General Manager Francisco Carvajal stated the company’s medium and long-term commercial strategy builds on these lower-emission production capabilities, aligning with the objective of developing differentiated, sustainable mining operations with future orientation. CMP secured the HuellaChile Reduction Seal for the third consecutive year in 2025 and transitioned to 100% renewable energy across all operations beginning January 2026.
Water management operations in the Copiapó Valley now function entirely on desalinated and recirculated water. The Pellet Plant reduced continental water consumption by 30% through implementation of a Filtered Tailings Deposit. The Magnetita Plant advances circular economy initiatives by recovering copper tailings and environmental liability byproducts from the region, transforming them into iron through magnetic concentration processes using exclusively desalinated water without chemicals. Production reached between 1.8 and 1.9 million tonnes of high-quality concentrate.
Community engagement across the Copiapó, Huasco, and Elqui valleys involved more than 1,400 students in educational initiatives with 118 higher education scholarships awarded in 2025. The company supported over 380 farmers and 2,000 fishermen in the Atacama Region through productive sector programs. A partnership with Enami enabled 44,000 hectares for small-scale mining development.
Operational transformation advances through automation, digital tools, and artificial intelligence for process optimization. Development projects include underground exploitation at Minas El Romeral alongside operational efficiency improvements and emissions reduction measures. The company maintains 96% local employment in operating communities and directs 37% of purchases to local suppliers. Board President André Sougarret characterized CMP as a strategic asset within Grupo CAP’s portfolio, emphasizing the requirement to evaluate coherence between growth and sustainability while managing non-technical risks through stakeholder confidence.
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