Caserones is an open pit copper-molybdenum mine which produces high-quality copper concentrate, copper cathode and molybdenum concentrate. Lundin Mining is the operator, holding a 51% interest in Minera Lumina Copper Chile, with JX Metals Corporation holds the remaining 49% interest. Lundin Mining acquired its ownership from JX Metals Corporation in 2023.
Links
- https://lundinmining.com/operations/caserones-project/
- https://goo.gl/maps/ZMfkaYvVMEuWRcVg8
- https://www.mindat.org/loc-433770.html
Notes
Owner/operator: Lundin Mining 51%, JX Metals Corporation 49%
Workforce: 1000
Copper production: 110 ktpa
Products: copper concentrate, copper cathode, molybdenum concentrate
TCM status: participant
Köppen climate type: ET - Tundra
Media
- Jul-26: Lundin keeps forecast despite Chile winter storm shutting Caserones (checked 22-Jul-26)
- Mar-26: Cummins deploys first hybrid-electric mining haul truck in Chile (checked 6-Mar-26)
- Jan-26: Lundin seeks Chile permit for $150M Caserones upgrade (checked 15-Jan-26)
Created Oct-25; updated Jan-26, Mar-26, Jul-26