en.Wedoany.com Reported - Bernardo Fontaine, Chairman of the Board of Chile's state-owned copper company Codelco, recently visited the Chuquicamata and Radomiro Tomic mines accompanied by CEO Rubén Alvarado and other senior executives to gain firsthand insight into operations. Joining the tour were new directors Luz Granier, Alejandro Canut de Bon, and Daniel Díaz, along with Acting Vice President of Operations Lindor Quiroga.
The tour covered key areas of both mines, with the delegation holding meetings with executives, workers, and union leaders, where all parties reaffirmed the importance of safety as a core management principle. The first day began at Chuquicamata, where the delegation was received by the mine's executive team led by René Galleguillos. During working meetings, discussions focused on current operations and major challenges, allowing the new directors to gain in-depth understanding of the mine's key performance and prospects. The delegation then visited the underground mine, inspecting the loading and transport areas and the north crushing zone to review project progress and critical risk control standards. The agenda also included a visit to the grinding plant to examine production processes, as well as the open pit and the Domo Project (Proyecto Domo) to observe operations and fatality prevention control measures. The day featured direct dialogue with workers and meetings with union leaders, concluding with a summary session with the mine's executive team, enabling the new directors to gather input from various organizational levels. Fontaine stated that safety is an ongoing responsibility and that field visits help observe the application of control measures and hear directly from frontline personnel.
The following day, the delegation traveled to the Radomiro Tomic mine, meeting with the executive team led by Claudia Domínguez, before touring the mine viewpoint, the bucket wheel excavator (rotopala), the Chloride Leaching Project (Proyecto Lixiviación Clorurada), and the heap leaching area. The visit also included the Integrated Operations Center (CIO), highlighting the role of technology management and process integration, which the new directors deemed significant for Codelco's future challenges. As at Chuquicamata, the day included dialogue sessions with union leaders and the executive team. Fontaine added that these visits enable direct connection with teams, understanding challenges from an operational perspective, and strengthening a culture based on shared responsibility, respect, and excellent work. Through this tour, Codelco aims to strengthen ties with the mines, gather input, and ensure that operational challenges are addressed in line with the four strategic pillars defined by the board: safety; maximizing contributions to the treasury without increasing debt; restoring internal order with firmness and transparency; and enhancing the company's operational, economic, environmental, and social sustainability.
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