Chile's new mining policy plans to curtail freshwater use

摘要

The Chilean government's new long-term policy document for the mining industry includes targets to reduce freshwater use that will create opportunities for desalination and water reuse projects. The 150-page mining policy, published on 31 August, lays out a series of goals to improve the long-term sustainability of the country's mining industry over the next 30 years. These range from the diversification of mineral production to environmental targets such as achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. The report also highlights the threat that climate change places on Chile's mining industry - particularly the greater vulnerability to droughts.