Chile is importing 96% of its coal for power generation from Australia and Columbia . This will change as a $300m project in Riesco Island in the south of the country will give Chile a coal region that could replace 30% of its imports.Used Mining Equipment for Sale for this project, contact MSloane Consulting.
Three proven sub-bituminous coal deposits and will involve the development of mines and the construction of a mechanised sea port to ship the coal. The port is being constructed at a cost of $50m and will be able to accommodate colliers up to 140,000t with 43 ship calls per year.
