Antofagasta (ANTO) Status update summary
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Status update summary
15 Apr, 2026Group performance and market environment
Net cash costs in Q1 2026 were $1.08/lb, down 30% year-on-year, driven by higher by-product credits from gold and molybdenum.
Copper production was 143,000 tonnes, 8% lower year-on-year due to lower processing rates and grades.
Gold production increased 8% to 46,500 ounces, while molybdenum output was stable at 3,000 tonnes.
Cash costs before by-product credits rose 17% to $2.77/lb, mainly from higher input costs.
Copper prices remained strong, with a market price of $5.83/lb, up 38% year-on-year.
Operational highlights by asset
Los Pelambres produced 66,300 tonnes of copper, down 5% year-on-year, with net cash costs at $0.72/lb, 47% lower year-on-year.
Centinela produced 48,700 tonnes of copper, 12% lower year-on-year, with net cash costs at $0.34/lb, down 71% year-on-year.
Antucoya output was 19,600 tonnes, 3% lower year-on-year, with cash costs up 23% to $3.03/lb.
Zaldívar produced 8,300 tonnes, down 8% year-on-year, with cash costs up 17% to $3.61/lb.
Growth and development projects
All major projects are on track and on budget, including Centinela Second Concentrator and Los Pelambres Growth Enabling Projects.
Pre-commissioning at Centinela Second Concentrator has started, with new water infrastructure tested.
Los Pelambres projects include pipeline and desalination plant expansion, both progressing as planned.
Zaldívar water supply options under evaluation, with a decision expected in 2026.
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