Mining Explosives Supplier Enaex in Northern Chile Launches Strike, Workers Block Entrance to Prillex Plant

Published: Aug 12, 2026 13:35 (GMT+8)
At 8:00 a.m. on August 11, Chile local time, the Prillex plant of explosives supplier Enaex, located in Mejillones, Chile, officially commenced a lawful strike. A total of 89 union members participated in the strike and blockaded the plant entrance, temporarily disrupting traffic on nearby roads. The plant produces ammonium nitrate, an essential raw material for blasting agents used at copper mines in northern Chile. Enaex stated that it has taken measures to ensure client deliveries, and production is currently being maintained by non-striking employees and an emergency team.

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