Key Codelco mine hit by protests for third day

The world’s fifth largest copper mine, Chile’s El Teniente, worked at less than half of capacity on Monday as most workers stayed home for a third day to avoid violence by striking contractors, owner state giant Codelco [CODEL.UL] said.

The mine slowed down operations late last week after temporary workers, on strike since May 25, threw stones at buses carrying workers to the mine.