BHP Workers in Chile Plan Eight-Hour Strike on July 16

Published: Jul 15, 2026 09:52

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BHP workers in Chile plan to proceed with an eight-hour protected strike on July 16 after six months of negotiations failed to reach a four-year labour agreement. While the production impact may be limited, the action adds to labour-risk concerns in Chile’s copper sector.

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