23 July
Chilean mining company Antofagasta delivered copper volumes in the second quarter of this year that were 5% ahead of expectations, but 8.4% lower compared to the previous period owing to disruptions due to the Covid-19 crisis. During the quarter, production stood at 177,700t of copper, primarily due to lower grades from the Centinela mine. Antofagasta CEO Iván Arriagada said that the full impact of the pandemic has been felt across Chile and company’s focus during the quarter has been on the health and safety of its employees and contractors.
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