From year 2020 , the Chilean Zalvídar copper mine will become the country 's first to be powered by 100 % certified renewable energy . The move follows a 10-year deal between Chile and Colbún , with the latter supplying electricity from a mix of hydroelectric , solar and wind . Don’t forget to follow us @INN_Resource for real-time updates! The Zalvídar mine , a joint venture between operator Antofagasta and Barrick Gold , produced 103,000 tonnes of copper cathodes in 2017 , and the agreement will see the site 's greenhouse gases reduced by an annual equivalent of 350,000 tonnes .
From year 2020 , the Chilean Zalvídar copper mine will become the country 's first to be powered by 100 % certified renewable energy . The move follows a 10-year deal between Chile and Colbún , with the latter supplying electricity from a mix of hydroelectric , solar and wind . The Zalvídar mine , a joint venture between operator Antofagasta and Barrick Gold , produced 103,000 tonnes of copper cathodes in 2017 , and the agreement will see the site 's greenhouse gases reduced by an annual equivalent of 350,000 tonnes .