Antofagasta to review expenditure as 2019 profit rises

Los Pelambres, located 240 km north-east of Santiago, is Antofagasta’s flagship operation. (Image courtesy of Minera Los Pelambres)

Chilean copper producer Antofagasta said on Tuesday 2019 profit climbed 9.5% on higher sales and lower costs, but flagged it would review its spending plans due to the tough global economy.

The London-listed miner said earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose to $2.4 billion in the year ended Dec. 31, from $2.2 billion a year ago.

“In view of the current global situation, the expenditure programme is being reviewed to identify possible savings or deferrals,” Antofagasta said in a statement.

(By Zandi Shabalala; Editing by Louise Heavens)

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