Antamina forecasts 20% rise in copper output by 2026

Group 1 - Antamina mine in Peru plans to increase copper production by 20% to 450,000 tonnes in 2026 from an expected 380,000 tonnes in 2023, with stabilization around 400,000 tonnes annually thereafter [1][2] - The mine is undergoing a $2 billion expansion project, which has received environmental approval and will extend operations from 2028 to 2036, focusing on open pit expansion and optimization of dumps and tailings dam [2] - Antamina is a significant source of copper and zinc, co-owned by BHP Group, Glencore, Teck Resources, and Mitsubishi, with concentrates transported via a 300km pipeline to the port of Huarney [3] Group 2 - A tragic incident at Antamina's Yanacancha camp in April resulted in the death of a senior manager and injuries to another employee, leading to a full safety shutdown at the site [4]