By Verónica González Encina , November 9, 2022 | 10:15 am
Mining exploration project in Maricunga is accepted for processing by SEA
The US$ 6 million initiative aims to "characterize, delimit and preliminarily estimate the potential of mineral substances of economic interest".The Environmental Evaluation Service (SEA) announced that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Dorado Project of Rio Explorations complies with the requirements of the entity's regulations and was accepted for processing.The US$ 6 million initiative consists of mining exploration in the Maricunga Strip, in the commune and province of Copiapó, Atacama Region.
The development of the mining exploration has the objective of "characterizing, delimiting and preliminarily estimating the potential of mineral substances with economic interest", an area consisting of a total of 15 platforms, 7 existing platforms. In addition, to deepen the exploration, 8 new platforms are contemplated, covering an approximate area of 12,064 hectares. The drillings are of the reverse air and/or diamond drilling type.The execution is expected to begin in November 2023 for a period of 24 months, where an average workforce of 10 people is considered during the construction phase, 20 in operation and 10 in closure or abandonment. The project also includes the installation of access roads to the drilling platforms and the installation of a temporary camp with housing modules, dining room, offices, warehouses, first aid room, drinking water tanks, sewage system, wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), among others.
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https://www.reporteminero.cl/noticia/noticias/2022/11/proyecto-exploracion-minera-maricunga-acogida-tramite-sea
Rio ( Explorations) may also gain a foothold in Maricunga:
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