The main mines in Santa Eulalia are The Buena Tierra mine and the San Antonio mine.
In the first quarter of 2020, the Santa Eulalia mine temporarily suspended operations due to flooding. The Southern Copper is evaluating different options to supply the Santa Eulalia concentrator. The Southern Copper is also evaluating drainage at the mining facilities and determining if it is possible to sell the water for agricultural or other uses.
In order to continue exploration towards the southern end of the San Antonio mine, the area must be drained because it was affected by flooding at Santa Eulalia. In 2022, this situation continued. |