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Mining and the Chile Effect
Mining firms with operations in Chile are already battling dwindling ore grades at aging mines, intensified labor action and soaring costs. Setbacks in mining and power projects crucial to economic growth could prove a tipping point. "As long as there's no mechanism to reach a basic consensus, we're going to see many conflicts," said author Sohr.