Chile power outage plunges capital into darkness, hits major copper mines
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 26 2025
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Source: Reuters
Massive Power Outage in Chile: A significant power outage affected Santiago and major copper mines across Chile, leading to a state of emergency and curfew as the government responded to the blackout caused by a transmission line failure.
Impact on Copper Production and Public Services: The outage disrupted operations at key copper mines, including Escondida and Codelco, while public transport systems like the Santiago metro were closed, affecting millions of residents.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
