16/10/2026
Gold Fields’ Salares Norte operation is making a significant contribution to economic growth and employment in Chile’s Atacama Region.
An independent study commissioned by Gold Fields found that Salares Norte contributed an estimated 30–35% of Atacama’s economic growth in the first half of 2026. In 2025, the operation accounted for 46% of the region’s gold production and 22% of Chile’s total gold output, while employing 8% of the approximately 30,000 people working in Atacama’s mining industry.
The findings, recently presented to local authorities and key stakeholders, demonstrate the contribution of our Salares Norte team and our commitment to creating lasting value for the communities and economies where we operate.