BHP Faces Prolonged Strike Threat At The Largest Global Copper Mine
Portfolio Pulse from Stjepan Kalinic
BHP (NYSE:BHP) faces a potential prolonged strike at the Escondida copper mine in Chile, which could significantly impact global copper supply. The union representing 2,400 workers rejected BHP's bonus offer, demanding a share of dividends instead. The situation recalls a similar strike in 2017 that reduced global copper supply by 7.5%. Other stakeholders include Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) and Japanese Jeco Corp.
August 14, 2024 | 2:03 pm
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BHP faces a potential prolonged strike at the Escondida copper mine, which could significantly impact its production and revenues. The union rejected BHP's bonus offer, demanding a share of dividends instead.
The strike at Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, could severely impact BHP's production and revenues. The union's rejection of BHP's offer and demand for a share of dividends increases the likelihood of a prolonged strike, similar to the one in 2017 that significantly reduced global copper supply.
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Rio Tinto, a stakeholder in the Escondida mine, could also be affected by the potential prolonged strike, which may impact its share of production and revenues from the mine.
As a stakeholder in the Escondida mine, Rio Tinto could face negative impacts on its production and revenues if the strike leads to a significant reduction in output, similar to the 2017 strike.
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