BHP's Escondida urges regulatory certainty in Chile to boost copper investment

The head of BHP-controlled Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, on Thursday urged Chilean authorities to provide legal, regulatory and tax certainty to help copper mining projects move forward, underscoring global demand for the red metal. Alejandro Tapia, head of Escondida, which is located in northern Chile, spoke at an industry event.
2026-08-14 07:02:00