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A Water Problem Sits Under Capstone’s Chile Copper Expansion
Capstone has identified significant groundwater impacts at its Mantos Blancos copper mine in northern Chile, with groundwater rising up to forty metres. The company described the effects as significant, compounding, and cumulative, raising concerns during its expansion efforts.
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