Antofagasta annual copper production rises 2%
By Frank Prenesti
Date: Wednesday 17 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - Copper miner Antofagasta on Wednesday said annual production rose 2% to 660,600 sonnes, on higher output at its Los Pelambres operation in Chile, due to improved water availability from its desalination plant.
Fourth-quarter group production was 191,500 tonnes, 10% higher than the previous three months, primarily related to production increases at both Los Pelambres and the Centinela mine.
Production in 2024 is expected to increase to 670-710,000 tonnes of copper, in line with previous guidance. Antofagasta also expected capital expenditure of $2.7bn for 2024.
Reporting by Frank Prenesti for Sharecast.com
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