Peru's largest copper mine, Antamina, plans to start work next year on a delayed project to extend the lifespan of its site until 2036, the firm's president said, while awaiting official approval of the environmental license.
Victor Gobitz, president of Antamina, controlled by Glencore, BHP, Teck and Mitsubishi, told Reuters the bulk of an estimated $2-billion investment will be spent in 2025.