Mining News
Union at Chile's Centinela copper mine opts to extend talks
SANTIAGO, May 22 (Reuters) - The mine supervisor union
for Chile's Centinela mine, operated by mining company
Antofagasta , decided to extend negotiations to avoid a
strike, the union said on Monday.
The union said in a statement that the company had made a new, much better offer, causing union leaders to hold off on threats of a strike to discuss the offer with union members.
The union said talks would be extended through Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Union members had rejected a previous proposal from the
mining company in mid-May, and began a mediation period with the
government last week.
In 2022, Centinela produced 247,600 tonnes of copper, according to data from the state agency Cochilco.
(Reporting by Fabian Cambero; Writing by Carolina Pulice;
Editing by Brendan O'Boyle)