Antofagasta mines first to re-earn ‘Copper Mark’ certification
Its Centinela and Zaldívar copper mines became the world's first to be granted the endorsement under updated criteria.
Lithium Americas Corp on Monday reported the deaths of two contractors at its Cauchari-Olaroz lithium project in Argentina.
“The two separate incidents occurred at the camp and are not believed to be the result of workplace accidents,” the lithium producer said in a statement.
Both fatalities occurred on Sunday and an investigation into the cause is underway, Lithium Americas said, adding that the authorities have been notified.
Shares of the company fell 2.7% to C$34.90.
(By Ruhi Soni; Editing by Devika Syamnath)
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