The southern African nation, which relies on hydropower for 85% of its electricity generation, is experiencing rolling blackouts amid an ongoing drought.
The world’s second-largest mining company is looking to reach copper production of 1 million metric tons within five years — up from from about 700,000 tons.
The company expects “some conclusions” this year from negotiating an operational tie-up between its Andina mine and Anglo American's adjoining Los Bronces.