The workers’ union at BHP’s Escondida mine in Chile, the world’s largest copper mine, has raised safety concerns after two accidents involving autonomous trucks, according to a statement sent to Reuters on Wednesday.BHP announced in July it had fully implemented autonomous operations for 33 trucks and eight drills at the Escondida Norte site, completing a five-year rollout.(By Fabian Andres Cambero)&nbsp;

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Escondida union warns of safety risks after autonomous truck accidents

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