Union Willing to Resume Talks Amidst BHP Escondida Strike

The union at BHP's Escondida copper mine in Chile has expressed its willingness to resume negotiations to end the ongoing strike. The union accused the company of illegally replacing striking workers, in violation of strike terms. BHP's Escondida mine is the largest copper producer in the world.

The union at BHP's Escondida copper mine in Chile, which initiated a strike on Tuesday, has shown a willingness to restart negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict.

In an official statement, the union accused company management of unlawfully replacing workers who had joined the strike, labeling these actions as 'illegal replacements' and asserting that it violated strike terms.

The Escondida mine, managed by BHP, holds the status of being the world's most significant copper producer, adding gravity to the unfolding situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)