Union goes on strike at Candelaria copper mine in Chile
The breakdown in wage negotiations underscores potential supply risks as major producer Escondida enters mediation with its workers
08 October 2020 - 17:07
Members of a union at Lundin Mining’s Candelaria copper operation in Chile began a strike after the breakdown in wage negotiations that are being tracked by several other mines in the metal’s top-producing nation.
About 350 members of the Mina Union started an indefinite stoppage on Thursday morning. Toronto-based Lundin said it did not expect a material impact on production or shipments...
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