BHP has announced an 8% year-on-year increase in copper production at the Escondida mine, the largest copper deposit in Chile, during the first fiscal quarter of 2024, spanning July through September. The mine reported producing 273,000 tons of copper, although this number signifies a 7% decrease from the last quarter. Higher Concentrator Feed Grade Spurs Production The notable rise in...
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