BHP, Union Reportedly Hold Last-Minute Talks to Avoid Strike at Chilean Copper Mine

04:54 AM EDT, 10/14/2026 (MT Newswires) -- BHP (BHP) workers' representatives in Chile are holding last-minute talks to avoid a strike at the world's largest copper mine, media outlets have reported Wednesday. Union representatives for more than 1,000 workers at the Escondida mine said they are holding salary talks with the operator, the outlets reported. The strike was set to begin Wednesday but was averted amid fresh talks, according to the reports. BHP did not immediately reply to MT Newswires' request for comment.