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President Boric In Thailand, BHP On Escondida Workers Strike

CHILE
  • Chile President Gabriel Boric is in Thailand to attend a leaders’ summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in Bangkok. The President’s approval rose 4pts to 37% and his disapproval fell 3pts to 48%, according to the latest Data Influye poll.
  • Mining giant BHP said that a recently announced strike at Chile's Escondida mine, the world's largest copper mine, was unjustifiable as the company complies with safety standards and contractual commitments.
    • Escondida workers announced on Tuesday they decided to go on strike on November 21 and 23 due to labor demands after their union, Sindicato 1, expressed concerns over security in the mine located in northern Chile. (Mining Weekly)
  • Copper 2022 conference in Santiago continues.
  • Chile’s Senate Mining committee debates royalty bill for miners. (11:15am local time)

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