安托法加斯塔公司上半年铜产量增加11%至31.49万吨

Core Viewpoint - Antofagasta reported a 10.6% increase in copper production for the first half of the year, driven by higher output from its Centinela and Los Pelambres mines, while maintaining its annual production guidance of 660,000 to 700,000 tons [1][2] Group 1: Production and Financial Performance - Copper production for the first half of the year reached 314,900 tons, up from 284,700 tons in the same period last year [5] - The company’s net cash cost decreased by 32% to $1.32 per pound, attributed to increased production [1][5] - Gold production increased by 36% year-on-year to 91,200 ounces, with a second-quarter output of 48,300 ounces [2][5] - Molybdenum production also saw a significant rise, with a 42% increase in the first half to 7,400 tons [3][5] Group 2: Future Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company maintains its capital expenditure guidance at $3.9 billion for the year, higher than the $2.7 billion planned for 2024, due to peak production at the Centinela concentrator [1] - Antofagasta's CEO expressed optimism about the copper market, citing structural trends such as energy security and decarbonization driving demand [2] - The company is exploring opportunities to advance the Twin Metals copper-nickel project in Minnesota, which had previously faced regulatory hurdles [1][2]