Business Insights on Preserving Chile’s Water
More valuable than copper
“Although progress is being made, the reality of climate change and drought requires a faster response. Projects can take up to 10 years to materialize, and it is essential to speed up the legislative process to address the country's water situation.”
Daniel Caro, General Manager, BFS
“Water reserves and rainfall are decreasing due to the changing climate, while agriculture has priority on the scare amounts that do exist. Major mining companies have already adopted and are implementing measures to use less groundwater, opting for desalinated water, recycling water from their systems, and reducing overall water consumption.”
Juan Castaño, CEO Chile, Amphos 21
“Chile is suffering from a water crisis. On top of that, many mines are in the desert of northern Chile where there is no water. Many resort to new sources of water, which mainly come from desalination. Although the solution to this shortage is technically present, it represents a significant cost increase.”
Jerome Poujaud, Business Development Director, Chile & Peru, Veolia
