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Striking Workers Blockade Chilean Copper Mines, Disrupt Transport

1/24/2026

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Finning contract workers resumed blocking access to Escondida and Zaldivar copper mines in Chile.
The blockade began on Saturday after a Friday police clearance of the protest.
The workers are part of Union No. 2 and have been striking since early January.
The blockade delays transport to Antofagasta, affecting shift changes and vehicle traffic, according to BHP.
Finning has not provided further comments.

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Story summary

Finning contract workers resumed blocking access to Escondida and Zaldivar copper mines in Chile.
The blockade began on Saturday after a Friday police clearance of the protest.
The workers are part of Union No. 2 and have been striking since early January.
The blockade delays transport to Antofagasta, affecting shift changes and vehicle traffic, according to BHP.
Finning has not provided further comments.