Full Year results stated:
Antofagasta reported EBITDA (earnings) jumped 59.1% to $2.59bn last year buoyed by rising copper prices and sales which helped offset lower gold revenue
A final dividend of 40.6 cents per share was declared, bringing the total dividend for the year to 50.9 cents per share, a 177% increase compared to 2016
Revenues increased 31.1% to $4.75bn
Gold production fell 21.6% to 212,400 ounces while gold sales slipped 19.6%
Copper production is expected to grow quarter-by-quarter through the year as grades improve
52 week range: 751p – 1061p
As of 8.02am the stock was trading up c.2.16% at c.907p