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Mine tailings disposal in Chañaral Bay, Chile—Discharge of mine tailings to Salado River and final disposal in the sea. (a) Panoramic view of mine tailings beach in Chañaral Bay, (b) aerial view of Chañaral Bay with mine tailings, (c) mine tailings with oxidation, and (d) discharge point of mine tailings and process water to Caleta Palitos Bay.
