Antofagasta plc (ANFGF)

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https://www.antofagasta.co.uk

Antofagasta plc is a Chilean-based copper mining company with integrated transport operations. The company primarily focuses on the exploration, development, and production of copper, alongside valuable by-products such as gold, molybdenum, and silver. Its key mining assets include the Los Pelambres mine, which produces copper concentrate containing gold and silver; Centinela, producing both concentrate and copper cathodes; Antucoya, focused on copper cathodes; and Zaldívar, also producing copper cathodes. These operations are concentrated in northern and central Chile, particularly in the Antofagasta and Coquimbo regions. In addition to mining, Antofagasta plc operates a transport division that provides essential rail and road cargo services in northern Chile. This division supports the mining industry by transporting goods and materials, including sulfuric acid and copper cathodes, between mines, ports, and processing facilities via an integrated road and rail network. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Antofagasta plc plays a vital role in the global copper supply chain, serving international markets with its high-quality output and logistical capabilities.