en.Wedoany.com Reported - During the Exponor 2026 trade fair, Minera El Abra, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, presented the key outcomes of its Expansion and Operational Continuity Project (Proyecto de Expansión y Continuidad Operacional), which aims to extend the mine's life by more than 40 years and increase copper production.
Among the over 1,300 exhibitors at Exponor, Minera El Abra's booth hosted visits from U.S. Ambassador to Chile Brandon Judd and Chile's Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism, and Mining, Daniel Mas. Officials received detailed briefings on the company's key infrastructure projects, as well as progress in innovation, safety, and environmental management.
On the first day of Exponor, 30 El Abra employees conducted a technical tour. The following day, approximately 40 participating suppliers will visit El Abra to observe its production processes on-site. The company stated that its participation in Exponor 2026 reflects its commitment to responsible mining development, promoting new investments, and strengthening the Antofagasta Region as one of the world's leading mining hubs.
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