Chile’s $550 million coal mine ready to start shipments

By Cecilia Jamasmie

Chilean company Minera Isla Riesco’s $550 million Mina Invierno coal project in the country’s southern region has began the loading process for its first 30,000 tonne shipment, reports MundoMaritimo.

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