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15 Oct 2026, 06:52 UTC · 41m ago
Antofagasta copper output rises 7% as miner sets 2027 guidance and lifts cost forecast
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Antofagasta faces immediate margin pressure and production risk due to raised cash cost guidance and labor strikes at Centinela. While the introduction of 2027 guidance and a Q3 production recovery provide some visibility, they are outweighed by the increased costs and operational uncertainty in Q4.
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The raise in 2026 cash cost guidance to US$2.60-US$2.70 per pound and the declaration of a strike by 20% of the Centinela workforce create near-term headwinds that offset the 7% Q3 production increase and the new 2027 guidance.
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