"Federation of BHP Chile Unions reports workplace accident at the Spence mine", 07 October 2025

During last Tuesday’s workday, the Federation of BHP Chile Unions publicly reported the occurrence of a serious workplace accident inside the Spence mine site…

The incident was reportedly caused by contact with electrical energy, although so far there is no official information from Minera Spence regarding the worker’s condition or the details that led to the event…

The federation indicated that the worker was transferred off‑site and is currently hospitalized, although his identity has not yet been disclosed…

In its statement, the federation expressed solidarity with the worker and his family, offering support during this critical moment...

“No task is above life,” the document emphasizes, urging strict compliance with safety procedures and work in controlled environments…

The Federation of BHP Chile Unions also demanded that the administration of Minera Spence immediately provide clear, truthful, and official information about the accident, along with clarifying the facts and implementing all necessary preventive measures to protect the integrity of those working daily in the operation…

The statement concludes by reaffirming the organization’s commitment to workplace safety and stressing the need for urgent responses from the company.