Capstone Copper seeking judicial support over Mantoverde mine strikes

The news: Vancouver-based copper miner Capstone Copper said it is seeking judicial support as striking union members continue to disrupt operations at its Mantoverde mine in Chile.

The context: Dual-listed Capstone said union members entered the site's desalination plant facilities on 18 January, interrupting water supply to Mantoverde.

They are continuing to prevent access to the desalination plant, the company said, and stopping the restart of facility operations.

Capstone said it is willing to engage in discussions to seek a resolution with the union, named Union #2.