Chile: Impact hits the operations of a well‑known mining company in Antofagasta, 01 July 2025

Alert in Antofagasta. An accident involving cranes disrupted operations at Minera Zaldívar, involving the company Ameco. This afternoon, a crane accident was reported in the operations area of the Zaldívar mining company, involving Ameco…

The preliminary report indicates that three people were injured. Meanwhile, emergency teams and internal personnel are working without pause at the site to contain risks…

Each mining accident is a reminder that even the most robust machinery can fail…

5 key facts:
• Three injured workers, no severity figures yet.
• Collision between cranes at Minera Zaldívar’s site.
• Contractor involved: Ameco.
• Emergency teams and mining personnel are working on-site.
• Investigation underway to determine causes and strengthen safety rules.