South America

xxxx Our South America operations provided support to our host communities via donations of disinfecting supplies, food, medicine, personal protective equipment and other medical supplies to a range of recipients, including markets, health centers, hospitals, health management agencies and more.

Peru

In Peru, our Cerro Verde operation acquired and installed a modular tent in La Joya District to prepare for a possible new wave of COVID-19 infections.
We supplied sinks to a local school in the port city of Matarani to support good hygiene and hand washing practices.
We donated biosafety supplies to the Association of Artisan Shipowners of Matarani and face shields to the Matarani Fishermen’s Union (SPAEMIN).
In Uchumayo District, we provided baskets with food and supplies to the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
Cerro Verde partnered with the Regional Health Management Department to provide medical and personal protective equipment for the treatment of COVID-19 patients at Honorio Delgado Espinoza Hospital as well as computer equipment to establish a COVID-19 call center.
Also, we donated funds to purchase 10 non-invasive CPAP ventilators and provided an oxygen-generating plant and cylinders to the community.

Chile

In Chile, our El Abra operation launched a local Enterprising Entrepreneurs Fund for small businesses to access financial resources.
In Tocopilla District, we delivered emergency health kits to the fishermen unions.
We donated medical and personal protective equipment supplies to rural communities in Alto Loa.
We provided sanitization services to the village of Ollagüe before a religious festival to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
In addition, we provided a fully equipped ambulance, ventilators and other various medical supplies to local organizations.