Antofagasta annual profit jumps fifty two percent on record copper prices
Chilean miner Antofagasta reported a record $5.2 billion core profit today. Shares dipped as the final dividend payout came in below analyst expectations.
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Antofagasta plc , a major mining group headquartered in the United Kingdom 
GB, announced on February 17, 2026, that it achieved a record core profit (EBITDA) of $5.2 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. This figure represents a 52% rise compared to the previous year and was primarily driven by a surge in benchmark copper prices, which rose by greater than 40% in the prior year. The results affect shareholder returns, including a proposed final dividend and a statement that the company maintained its payout policy.
GB, announced on February 17, 2026, that it achieved a record core profit (EBITDA) of $5.2 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. This figure represents a 52% rise compared to the previous year and was primarily driven by a surge in benchmark copper prices, which rose by greater than 40% in the prior year. The results affect shareholder returns, including a proposed final dividend and a statement that the company maintained its payout policy.
