A major workers’ union leading the strike at BHP’s massive Escondida mine, which accounted for nearly 5% of global copper production in 2023, aims to disrupt operations at the site. A halt in Escondida’s concentrate output could impact the supply chains of Chinese smelters, which are responsible for producing half of the world’s refined copper. In 2023, Escondida produced 1.1 mnt of copper.
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