Two of ##dia 's largest copper mining companies halted mining and production activities abruptly due to a very powerful earthquake which struck off the coast last week . This , in addition to low copper prices , flooding and striking workers are all factors which have negatively impacted Chile 's mining sector of late , impacting copper supplies for which Chile accounts for around two thirds to global exports .
Two of Chile's largest copper mining companies halted mining and production activities abruptly due to a very powerful earthquake which struck off the coast last week. This, in addition to low copper prices, flooding and striking workers are all factors which have negatively impacted Chile's mining communities of late, impacting copper supplies for which Chile accounts for around two thirds to global supply.