Worker dies at Freeport El Abra copper mine; some operations halted

Chile's El Abra copper mine, controlled by Freeport-McMoran, said on Tuesday that a worker died after an accident at its acid unloading terminal, forcing a halt to some operations. "The deceased worker was carrying out his job at the acid unloading terminal, and for reasons under investigation, suffered an accident that led to his death," the company said in a statement.