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Chile's May copper output falls sharply across top miners

Collahuasi copper mine, in Chile

Collahuasi copper mine, in Chile

13th July 2026

By: Reuters

  

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SANTIAGO - Chile's copper output from major producers fell sharply in May, according to data published by State copper commission Cochilco on Friday, with Codelco's production down 18.3% year-on-year to 106 300 tons.

Output at BHP-controlled Escondida fell 17.6% to 108 800 tons, while production at the Collahuasi mine dropped 19.3% to 31 000 tons.

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