Antofagasta Reports Strong Q1 2026 Cost Performance, Led by Los Pelambres and Centinela Mines

Published: Apr 15, 2026 20:12

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Chile's Antofagasta mining company released its Q1 2026 production report. CEO Ivan Arriagada stated that he was pleased to report another quarter of strong cash cost performance. The group's net cash cost for the quarter was 108¢ per pound, with Los Pelambres mine at 72¢ per pound and Centinela mine at 34¢ per pound. This fully demonstrates the quality of the company's asset portfolio, including our significant exposure in gold and molybdenum operations.

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