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The commune of Taltal hosts multiple copper mines including Franke, Altamira and Las Luces; all operated and owned by Grupo Minero Las Cenizas.

Etymology

It has been claimed the etymological origin of the name is the Mapuche word Thalthal, which means "night bird." This would make it one of the northernmost Mapuche toponyms

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