Capstone Copper's Australia-listed shares tumble on disruption in Chile mine operations

Capstone Copper

23/01/2026 24:53

** Shares of ASX-listed Capstone Copper CSX.AX fall as much as 4.6% to A$14.75, their biggest intraday pct drop since early January

** The copper miner responds to media reports regarding status of operations at Mantoverde mine in Chile, where a strike was launched on January 2

** Co says on January 18, a few individuals interfered with its desalination plant facilities resulting in disruption of water supply to mine

** Adds that sulphide operations are temporarily halted while oxide operations are expected to continue until tomorrow

** Co says it's seeking judicial support to regain access to the desalination plant to restore water supply and resume operations

** Stock down 5.6% so far this week, set for its worst week since November 17, if current trend holds

** CSC rose 54.5% in 2025, down 2.6% YTD

(Reporting by Aamir Sheik Khalid in Bengaluru)

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