Santiago, Chile, Oct 14, 2026 (AFP) - Workers to strike at world's largest copper mine in Chile

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2026-10-14

Workers at the world's largest copper mine in Chile will go on strike on Wednesday after pay talks with Australian mining giant BHP fell apart, the union said. The Escondida mine in northern Chile yearly digs up around five percent of the world's copper, which is essential for the energy transition, artificial intelligence and defense. Around 1,000 mine supervisors agreed to launch the protest after government-mediated talks between BHP and the u......

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