Antofagasta Centinela Mine Strike Persists as Labor Talks Fail

Key Facts

Unions at the Centinela copper mine owned by Antofagasta plc reported no breakthrough in negotiations to end the ongoing strike. Reuters reported that the failure to reach an agreement on contract terms has led to a continuation of the labor action at the Chilean facility.

ANFGF closed at $47.71 on October 14, 2026, having traded between a high of $48.16 and a low of $46.75 during that session. The prolonged production disruptions at this major asset are expected to impact the company's output guidance, though the supply constraint may provide some support for broader copper prices.