National Geographic and Indigenous Leaders Visit Cerrejón
As part of its ongoing commitment to intercultural dialogue and responsible environmental stewardship, Cerrejón welcomed in July 2025 a visit from a National Geographic team and Mamos – spiritual authorities of the Arhuaco and Wiwa Indigenous peoples from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Cerrejón reaches five million litres of water delivered to La Guajira during the COVID-19 emergency
Cerrejón has already delivered five million litres of drinking water to address the needs of La Guajira and thus help in tackling the COVID-19 emergency. This aid is part of our partnership with the regional government of La Guajira to deliver water in Puerto Bolívar and the Mine (thanks to their treatment plants) and at other points along the railroad tracks with the Water Train.
Cerrejón workers launch#LAGUAJIRATÓN, an initiative to help the most needy communities in La Guajira
#LaGuajiratón es el nombre de la iniciativa que han lanzado los trabajadores de Cerrejón para recaudar fondos y comprar mercados para las comunidades más necesitadas en el departamento. Esta actividad, que es impulsada por el programa de Voluntariado de la Compañía, estará abierta hasta el próximo 19 de mayo. La dirección de Cerrejón, para apoyar los esfuerzos de sus trabajadores, decidió aportar un peso por cada peso recaudado.
Cerrejón provides logistical support to the regional government for the trasnportation of 24.000 boxes foodstuffs to La Guajira
576 school kits donated by the Ministry of Education were also delivered to students in the municipality of Uribia.
Cerrejón reactivates operations at the mine
After implementing the necessary measures and protocols to reduce the risk of infection of COVID-19 and ensure the health and safety of our workers, their families, and the communities, Cerrejón has today gradually restarted operations.
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