(Kitco News) - On Monday, Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN) confirmed that a sinkhole was detected near to its Minera Ojos del Salado operations in Chile on July 30, 2022.
The company said that upon detection, the area was immediately isolated and the relevant regulatory authorities notified, adding that there has been no impact to personnel, equipment or infrastructure.
"The surficial sinkhole has remained stable since detection. Minera Ojos del Salado is conducting a technical analysis and gathering information to determine the cause of the event," Lundin Mining said in a statement.
The Alcaparrosa mine, which is part of the Minera Ojos del Salado operations, is continuously monitored and no movement has been detected related to the surficial sinkhole, the company added.
According to a press-release, as a preventive measure, development work in an area of the Alcaparrosa underground mine has been temporarily suspended though is not expected to impact annual guidance for the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex.
Importantly, the company noted that the Alcaparrosa mine contributes approximately 5% to the overall ore processed annually by the Candelaria Copper Mining Complex.
Lundin Mining is a diversified Canadian base metals mining company with operations and projects in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Portugal, Sweden and the United States of America, primarily producing copper, zinc, gold and nickel.
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