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Copper Market to Feel Impact of Accident in Chile as Plants Shut
Codelco stopped processing ore at its biggest copper mine in Chile after a deadly tunnel collapse July 31 prompted a halt of underground activities.
The El Teniente complex ran out of stockpiled ore and had to put its plants, including the Caletones smelter, on care and maintenance, the state-owned company said Tuesday. About 5,000 workers were brought to the ground-level facilities to check that equipment wasn't damaged and is ready to restart.
