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Escondida Copper Mine Enters Critical Stage Over Wage Talks

CHILE
  • A collective bargaining process at Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, is entering a critical stage after owner BHP delivered a final offer to workers. (BBG)
    • Under Chilean labour rules, the union will present the offer to its 2,330 members in a vote before the current contract expires on Aug. 1, Workers can either accept the offer or strike, although either side can request mediated talks before a strike could begin.

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