South America

Copper from the mountains of Peru and the Atacama Desert of Chile; iron ore from the Panatal wetlands of Brazil; borax from Argentina.

The South American continent is rich with the resources that Rio Tinto seeks and exploits throughout the world. While some of the locations are undoubtedly remote, they provide experiences and opportunities which are found nowhere else.  What's more, the potential for exploration in South America is both exciting and promising.

1. Corumbá
Production: 1 982 000 tonnes iron ore
Location: Mato Grosso do Sul
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2. Rio Tinto Exploration Escondida
Production: 1 313 400 tonnes of mined copper; 134 400 tonnes of refined copper; 170 000 ounces of gold; 6 646 000 ounces of silver
Location: North of Chile in the Atacama Desert  

3. Rio Tinto Exploration Tincalayu
Production: 15 000 tonnes borates
Location: Argentina 
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4. La Granja
Production: proposed copper
Location: Northern Peru  

5. Rio Colorado Potash
Production: proposed potash 
Location: South America
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