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Escondida faces strike as workers reject contract

Unionised workers at the BHP-controlled Escondida copper mine in northern Chile are poised to strike having voted to reject a new contract offer under a collective bargaining process.

BHP controlled Escondida mine in Chile

BHP controlled Escondida mine in Chile

BHP requested government mediation to reach an agreement and prevent a strike at the world's largest copper mine. Government mediation can last up to 10 days before workers can commence a strike. The...

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