Copper Miners Expect Higher Production, Labor Threat Eases

In 2018, labor contracts at several leading copper mines came up for negotiation. Analysts expected disruptions in the copper supply due to labor disruptions. However, the copper supply has been smooth in 2018. Analysts build a disruption allowance in their models due to copper’s unpredictable supply. Most copper mining companies provide a guidance range instead of a specific guidance. In this part, we’ll discuss leading copper miners’ production guidance.