Chile mines roughly a quarter of the world's copper, more than any other country, making mining a cornerstone of its economy. Vast open-pit operations in the Atacama region, including Escondida, rank among the largest copper mines on the planet.
Record no. MRB-2026-005906
World's Largest Copper Producer
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