The project has faced more than a decade of legal and regulatory scrutiny, culminating in the ministerial committee's decision.

Chile rejected an environmental permit for Andes Iron's controversial $2.5 billion Dominga iron and copper mining project on Wednesday. The decision by a government review committee reiterates its 2023 position after an environmental court in December deemed the initial rejection invalid and ordered the body to re-do its analysis.

Chile rejects $2.5B iron and copper mining project near Humboldt Penguin Reserve due to environmental concerns, despite potential economic benefits.

Chilean officials unanimously rejected a mining and port project in the latest twist in more than a decade of legal and regulatory deliberation over a $3 billion investment that pitted environmental protection against economic growth.