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Labor Inspectorate confirms illegal replacement of striking workers at Minera Centinela
Unions at the Luksic group's mine, on strike since October 7, will take the case to the Labor Court as an unfair labor practice.
Minera Centinela unions launch strike after failed mediation
More than 700 workers from Esperanza and Distrito Centinela, part of the Luksic group, are demanding an end to pay gaps with another union.
Chilean mining faces 17.4% drop, strikes and a new complaint at Codelco
Falling output, a strike at Centinela and risk at Escondida, three workers killed and questionable figures at Codelco are putting pressure on Chilean copper.
Dollar falls below $980 after the holiday as Chilean mining draws attention
The dispute at Escondida, the landslide at El Teniente and the strike at Centinela are supporting copper prices and the Chilean peso.
Chile’s copper production falls 7.5% between January and August as 8 of 12 mining companies report declines
Escondida, Codelco and Centinela lead the decline in copper mining in 2026, alongside metal prices above US$ 6.60 per pound.
Huelga en Escondida y Centinela arriesgaría 3.500 toneladas diarias de cobreIn Spanish
Expertos advierten que paralizar ambas faenas golpearía exportaciones y recaudación fiscal, justo cuando el Imacec minero cayó 17,4% en agosto.In Spanish
Antofagasta Minerals increases copper production by 7% and maintains its 2026 target
The Luksic group's mining company has produced 436,900 tonnes so far in 2026, down 8.3% from last year, and is counting on a stronger finish to meet its target.
Chile has 32,235 mining exploration concessions, but few become mines
The last new large-scale copper mine began operating in 2017, and 77 of the 235 prospects registered by the Chilean Copper Commission are stalled due to a lack of funding.