Antofagasta Appoints Carlos Avila as Independent Non-Executive Director

By Public Technologies
  • Antofagasta appointed Carlos Avila as an independent non-executive director, effective October 14, 2026.
  • Avila has over 30 years of mining experience, including 19 years at BHP, where he most recently led non-operating joint-venture assets.
  • Heather Lawrence, a non-executive director since 2023, becomes senior independent director November 1, 2026, succeeding Francisca Castro.
  • Lawrence also joins the Nomination and Governance Committee on November 1, 2026, replacing Castro.


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