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