Chile's plans for mining industry to increase traceability and use less water
Chile has outlined plans to require miners in the country to increase traceability, reduce water use and bolster the diversity of their leadership in a mining policy blueprint published this week, reports Reuters.
In the report, the government outlines plans to cut the waiting time for miners seeking environmental and operating permits by half by 2050, but wants firms to ensure production from large mines is 100% traceable by 2030, and by 2050 for medium and small mines.
Reuters also reports on the government's demands that water used in mining in the country coming from glaciers, rivers and lakes shoud be cut to 10% of the total by 2030 and 5% by 2050 from around 18% now, and for companies to reach carbon neutrality by 2040.
The blueprint also expects to see 35% participation by women in management positions by 2050.
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