
Crisis at El Teniente: Tragedy Strikes World's Largest Copper Mine
Published on: Aug. 2, 2025, 2:55 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
On Thursday, a 4.2 magnitude tremor struck Codelco's El Teniente mine, trapping five workers and leaving one dead. The Chilean copper giant suspended mining operations to prioritize rescue efforts and delayed reporting its financial results. The incident raises concerns about the mine's safety and future production capacity.