The earthquake struck 45 km outside San Pedro de Atacama, northern Chile, home to country's major copper and lithium mines.
Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading to supply chain disruptions that adversely affect the global economy.
Officials said Victoria must increase holding ponds and boost its treatment of cyanide-contaminated water from the landslide.
KSM is the world’s largest undeveloped gold project.
