Mina Los Colorados, Iron ore mine in Huasco Province, Chile
Located 30 kilometers northwest of Vallenar, Los Colorados mine extracts iron ore through surface mining operations across multiple exploitation phases.
The mining complex began operations in 1992 and expanded its production capabilities with the addition of a processing plant in 1998.
Mining activities at Los Colorados contribute to the regional identity of Huasco Province, where mineral extraction shapes local traditions and communities.
The facility processes 84 million tons of material annually, producing 10.4 million tons of iron ore through magnetic concentration methods.
Los Colorados operates with 15-meter-high mining benches and employs electric and hydraulic shovels for efficient mineral extraction.
Location: Huasco Province
GPS coordinates: -28.29083,-70.81222
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:33
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