Capstone Copper: Chile Mine Union Approves 3-Year Deal, Ending Strike and Boosting Production

Published: Feb 6, 2026 23:34

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Canadian mining giant Capstone Copper said on Friday that the largest union at its Mantoverde copper-gold mine in Chile had approved a new three-year labor contract, ending a strike that began on January 2 and paving the way for a return to normal production. Previously affected by the strike, the mine's production had fallen to about 55% of normal levels.

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