“61‑year‑old worker dies after accident at the Sierra Gorda mine in Antofagasta”, 10 April 2025

A 61‑year‑old worker died on Wednesday after suffering a workplace accident at the concentrator plant of the Sierra Gorda SCM mining company, in the Antofagasta Region..

The victim was identified as José Díaz Díaz, who died after falling from a height of 10 meters...

He was transported by a Mutual de Seguridad ambulance to the Andes Clinic, but ultimately lost his life due to the severity of his injuries...

Police interviewed the company’s safety officer, who stated that the victim lost his balance for reasons that are still under investigation...

The company reported that operations were halted in the affected area and expressed its condolences to the worker’s family.