Could a union stop production at the world's largest copper mine?
TradingKeyAug 14, 2024 1:23 PM
- A powerful workers union at BHP's Escondida mine, a major global copper producer, initiates a strike to demand a larger share of profits, potentially impacting copper production and prices.
- The union, known for past successful strikes affecting global copper prices, aims to leverage its significant workforce majority, financial strength, and legal protections to negotiate with BHP.
- Despite a smaller strike at Lundin's Caserones mine and current stable copper prices, the Escondida union's demand for a share of dividends poses a significant challenge to BHP, with negotiations ongoing.
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