Antofagasta Half-Year Earnings Surge 60% on Strong Copper Demand

 

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Chilean miner Antofagasta reported a 60% jump in first-half EBITDA, rising from $1.39 billion to $2.23 billion, driven by strong copper demand from renewable energy and electric vehicle sectors. The company also nearly doubled its dividend payout to shareholders.

Source: Reuters