Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Striking Workers Block Access to Chile Copper Mines
Some workers who help with big machines at two big copper mines in Chile are on strike.
They blocked the road that goes to the mines, which makes it hard for supplies and people to get to the mines.
The police had cleared the road before, but the workers came back and blocked it again.
This is causing delays for the mines that are near a city called Antofagasta.
Striking contract workers blocked the access road to Escondida and Zaldivar copper mines in Chile.
The blockade delayed the transport of supplies and personnel to the mines.
Police had cleared the protest earlier, but workers resumed the blockade.
The mines are located near the northern city of Antofagasta.
The contractor involved in the strike is Finning.
- Who
- Striking contract workers employed by Finning
- What
- Blockade of the access road to Escondida and Zaldivar copper mines
- When
- January 24, 2024
- Where
- Chile, specifically the mining route to Antofagasta
- Why
- To protest, though specific demands are not detailed in the article
- Location
- Chile
- Mines Affected
- Escondida, Zaldivar
- Contractor Involved
- Finning
- Date of Blockade
- January 24, 2024
- Route Blocked
- Mining route to Antofagasta