Located in Region V in the municipality of Catemu, 100
kilometers north of Santiago and at 400 meters above sea
level.
The smelter’s productive process (copper concentrate fusion)
is carried out using the modern Flash furnace, a technology
known for its low emission levels, making the smelter
an environmental leader in Chile’s mining industry.
In 2008 the Division produced 146,144 tonnes of copper
anodes and 486,616 tonnes of sulfuric acid.
The Chagres Division has approximately 457 workers, including
company employees and external contractors for operations
and projects.
