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SANTIAGO, July 17 (Reuters) - Global miner BHP Billiton is likely to reconsider its investment plans in Chile, the world's No. 1 copper producer, if the government moves ahead with mining tax hikes, according to a report on Sunday.
The company was quoted by El Mercurio newspaper as saying in a statement that higher taxes would make Chile more expensive than other top mining jurisdictions like Australia, Canada and neighboring Peru.
"We have serious concerns with regards to the new royalties," ...
>>> Read more: Miner BHP may reconsider investments in Chile if tax hikes go forward
The company was quoted by El Mercurio newspaper as saying in a statement that higher taxes would make Chile more expensive than other top mining jurisdictions like Australia, Canada and neighboring Peru.
"We have serious concerns with regards to the new royalties," ...
>>> Read more: Miner BHP may reconsider investments in Chile if tax hikes go forward
