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Miners report Chile copper production declines in Q3 2026

Major miners reported copper production declines in Chile during the third quarter of 2026 due to adverse weather and lower ore grades, though some operations showed growth and companies maintained their full-year projections.

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What happened

Copper production at deposits fell 11% on average through September due to lower ore grade and climate effects. 1 Anglo American's Chile copper production decreased 5% in the third quarter of 2026. 35 Extreme winter weather conditions and lower ore grades affected performance in Chile. 34 BHP attributed lower production at Escondida and Spence to low ore grades, scheduled maintenance and operational difficulties. 5

Why it matters

Anglo American and BHP maintained their copper projections for 2026 despite the third-quarter declines. 45

What to watch

Weather conditions and ore grades in Chile will continue to influence fourth-quarter production results. 3

Sources · 5

  • [1]Anglo American informa producción de cobre en Chile y mantiene proyecciones para 2026

    Minería Chilena

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  • [2]BHP mantiene sus proyecciones de cobre pese a menor producción en Escondida y Spence

    Minería Chilena

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  • [3]Producción de cobre: yacimientos caen 11% en promedio a septiembre, tras menor ley de mineral y efectos climáticos

    La Tercera

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  • [4]Producción de cobre de Anglo American en Chile cae 5% en el tercer trimestre del 2026

    Rumbo Minero

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  • [5]Producción de cobre de Quellaveco crece 8% en el tercer trimestre del 2026

    Rumbo Minero

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