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Strike starts at world's biggest copper mine in Chile

Published: 09 Feb 2017 - 04:16 pm | Last Updated: 04 Nov 2021 - 08:41 am
BHP Billiton's Escondida

BHP Billiton's Escondida

AFP

Santiago: Workers at the world's largest copper mine, BHP Billiton's Escondida in Chile, began an indefinite strike Thursday to demand pay increases, prompting concerns on world commodity markets.

About 1,200 employees were taking part in the strike, said Carlos Allendes, spokesman for the miners' union. Organizers have promised the industrial action will be "long and hard."
 

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