[miningmx.com] — GLOBAL resources giant Anglo American has donated $10m which will be allocated to projects to rebuild houses and schools and implement emergency water and electricity services following the devastating earthquake in Chile.
The company will work with the Chilean government to formulate the aid and reconstruction plans.
Anglo American Chief Executive Cynthia Carroll said: “This tragedy has affected a very important country and partner for Anglo American and we are absolutely committed to working closely with the government of Chile and its people.”
John Mackenzie, CEO of the Chile-based copper business unit, said: “We are deeply committed to supporting those people affected by the earthquake. Our people on the ground are looking forward to working very closely with the country’s authorities so that this contribution can provide relief to the Chilean people.”
Miguel Angel Duran, CEO of Anglo American Chile, said: “The donation by Anglo American will be specially allocated to providing emergency solutions and to funding the reconstruction of houses and schools, mainly in the Concepci n and Talcahuano areas. These are some of the communities near the Group’s operations that have been affected by the earthquake.”
The company has already moved a fleet of 14 heavy duty vehicles to help in the earth moving works and supplied power generators and a water treatment unit to the areas most affected.
Anglo American has been a major investor in Chile for the last 30 years and employs more than 10 000 people there in its copper operations and at Scaw Metals (Moly- Cop).
