Chile Studies Compact Nuclear Reactors for Mining and Remote Power

Chile's nuclear regulator is evaluating compact reactor deployment to power mining operations and isolated areas, a notable shift for a country with no nuclear power plants. The proposal is at an exploratory stage with no concrete timeline or vendor selection, and faces regulatory and public-acceptance hurdles. If pursued, it could reshape Chile's energy mix and support its mining sector's decarbonization.

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