PASSING OF DIRECTOR MR. GONZALO MENENDEZ

RNS Number : 9328D

Antofagasta PLC

01 July 2019

 

NEWS RELEASE, 1 JULY 2019

PASSING OF DIRECTOR MR. GONZALO MENENDEZ

Antofagasta plc announces with deep sadness and regret that Non-Executive Director Mr. Gonzalo Menendez passed away over the weekend, following a period of illness. Mr. Menendez, aged 70, had been a Non-Executive Director of Antofagasta plc since 1985. His involvement with the Group dates back to the beginning of 1980s, when he was appointed General Manager of the Group's railway business. Since then, Mr. Menendez has played a key role in the growth and development of the Group, most recently through his contribution to the stewardship and oversight of the Group in his role as Non-Executive Director.

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Investors - London                                                                                 Media - London

Andrew Lindsay                      [e-mail]               Carole Cable            [e-mail]

Telephone                               [phone]                                  Telephone                  [phone]

Andres Vergara                       [e-mail]               Will Medvei              [e-mail]

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Investors - Santiago                                                                               Media - Santiago

Rene Aguilar                           [e-mail]                          Pablo Orozco           [e-mail]

Telephone                               [phone]                                    Carolina Pica            [e-mail]

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