Antofagasta plc is a mining company primarily engaged in the production and sale of copper, along with by-products such as gold and molybdenum. The company operates in the mining and transportation of copper in Chile, focusing on sustainable practices throughout its operations. Its business model is centered on extracting and processing copper ore from its mining sites, which include both open-pit and underground mines. Antofagasta serves a global customer base, primarily in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, and operates exclusively in Chile.