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Antofagasta plc (Antofagasta)

Chilean copper mining and transport group

antofagasta.co.uk

Headquarters: Las Condes, Chile
Founded year: 1993
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 7,500–10,000
Industry: Specialty Mining & Metals

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Latest news about Antofagasta plc (Antofagasta)

In short: Antofagasta maintained its 2024 production guidance despite weather-driven shutdowns at Los Pelambres and reported record 2025 financials.

Company announcements

June 30 Antofagasta

Antofagasta issues 2025 Report on Payments to Governments

The report details taxes and payments made to governments, with over 99% paid in Chile.

June 13 Antofagasta

Antofagasta announces four milestones at Exponor 2026

US$900M investment in Zaldívar, progress in Centinela, and agreements with municipality and financial institutions.

June 11 Antofagasta

Antofagasta announces water transition project

Investment of US$900 million to use treated water, extending useful life until 2051.

June 6 Antofagasta

Antofagasta assembled third electric shovel in 68 days

The shovel has a 74 cubic yard bucket, weighs 1,500 tons, and will improve energy efficiency.

Media coverage

July 31 Realtid

Weather chaos in Chile hits hard against copper mining

Extreme weather stops copper mines in Chile and worsens the global shortage. Analysts warn of price movements when production stands still.

July 24 Yahoo Finance

Antofagasta restarts Los Pelambres after storms lead to shutdown

Antofagasta PLC (LSE:ANTO) has restarted operations at its Los Pelambres copper mine in Chile after heavy rainfall and power ...

July 23 UK Share Prices

Antofagasta holds guidance despite temporary shutdown at Los Pelambres

(Alliance News) - Antofagasta PLC on Friday said full-year production guidance remains unchanged despite disruption at its Los Pelambres plant in Chile.

July 23 Mining.com

Chile investigates Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine after water discharge from rains

Heavy rains have hit Chile from the north-central zone to the south, causing floods, road closures and damage to homes.

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