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Company Description

Antofagasta plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and mining of copper; transportation of freight by rail and road; and distribution of water. Its Mining division owns and operates copper mines, including Los Pelambres, El Tesoro, Michilla, and Esperanza projects in the Sierra Gorda District, Chile. This division produces copper concentrates, molybdenum concentrates, and copper cathodes. The company?s Transport division engages in the transportation of copper cathodes from and sulphuric acid to mines in the Antofagasta region; and quicklime from cement plants to various mines. This division operates a rail network of approximately 900 kilometers and has in service approximately 60 diesel-electric locomotives and 1500 freight wagons, as well as specialized cathode and tank cars; and a fleet of approximately 110 trucks and trailers. Its Water division operates a concession for the distribution of water in the Antofagasta region; and provides sewage and treatment services. This division supplies water to approximately 144,000 domestic customers, as well as serves mines and other industrial users. The company was incorporated in 1888 and is based in London, the United Kingdom. Antofagasta plc is a subsidiary of Metalinvest Establishment.

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