World’s top copper mine faces strike
After union leaders said wage talks failed to produce an agreement before the midnight deadline.
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After union leaders said wage talks failed to produce an agreement before the midnight deadline.
Copper in London rose as much as 0.8% to $14 695 a ton, its highest since September 23.
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