Additional Materials

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How did Charles Lambert contribute to Chile’s copper mining success?
How does copper mining affect the environment?
How are the communities nearby copper mining affected?
Do you find it surprising that more hasn’t been done to protect the environment when it comes to mining?
What do you think was the point of Chile’s mining history most detrimental to its’ success today?
How have mine conditions changed throughout the years?
Would you personally want to live near or work in a copper mine?
How do you think copper trade and exports have impacted the relationship between the U.S. and Chile?
How did foreign involvement in Chile contribute to the success of copper?
Do you think the economic impact of copper outweighs the environmental affects?

This video provides perspective of what it’s like to work inside the Chuquicamata mine.

Newsey, “Inside the world’s largest open pit copper mine in Chile,” YouTube, May 19, 2022, 0:00 to 2:42, https://youtu.be/BRp4HNHUIMo

2. This video is a positive perspective on copper mining, stating it can help build a more sustainable and cleaner world.

Angloamerican, “Copper – a future-enabling metal,” YouTube, October 26, 2021, 0:00 to 2:16, https://youtu.be/sR-Pn5GUQOE

3. This is a 1944 video discussing the process of mining and smelting at the Chilean Chuquicamata mine.

Markdcatlin, “Copper Mining and Smelting 1944 Chile,” YouTube, January 16, 2012, 0:00 to 1:00, https://youtu.be/K4WztJwQ040

4. This is an educational video that explains the process of the copper production process in Chile.

Consejo Minero, “Chile Copper” YouTube, June 10, 2015, educational video, 0:00 to 4:56, https://youtu.be/9BeB933fD6I

5. This video is a news source from 2017 over the mine strike at BHP Billiton’s Escondida copper mine.

Al Jazeera English, “Chile miners continue strike for better wages, YouTube, February 23, 2017, from 0:00 to 2:21, https://youtu.be/YQTyINbWyl8