Glencore's Lomas Bayas mine operating as usual as waste yard fire weakens
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on October 1, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on October 1, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Lomas Bayas copper mine in Chile remains operational despite a fire in a waste yard. Emergency teams have contained the fire, which started on Tuesday.
SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Mining operations at Glencore's Lomas Bayas copper mine in Chile are continuing as usual as emergency teams work to put out a fire which broke out in a waste yard, the unit said on Wednesday.
The fire, which started around midday on Tuesday, has weakened in recent hours and remains contained to the area, Lomas Bayas said in a statement.
(Reporting by Daina Beth Solomon;)
A copper mine is a site where copper ore is extracted from the earth. Copper is a valuable metal used in various industries, including electrical wiring and plumbing.
A waste yard is an area designated for the storage and management of waste materials generated during mining operations. It is crucial for environmental safety and compliance.
An emergency team is a group of trained professionals who respond to urgent situations, such as fires or accidents, to ensure safety and mitigate damage.
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