Antofagasta Plc Hits Day High with Strong 4.98% Intraday Surge

Antofagasta Plc, a prominent player in the Minerals & Mining sector, has shown significant activity today, gaining 4.98% on October 13, 2025. The stock reached an intraday high of GBP 28.46, reflecting its strong performance against the backdrop of a declining FTSE 100, which fell by 0.86% on the same day.
Over the past month, Antofagasta has demonstrated impressive growth, with a 26.77% increase, significantly outpacing the FTSE 100's modest 2.19% rise. The company's year-to-date performance stands at an impressive 77.8%, while its one-year return is 47.43%, both of which highlight its robust market position.

Despite recent challenges, including negative results for the last three consecutive quarters, Antofagasta maintains a strong ability to service its debt, evidenced by a healthy EBIT to Interest ratio of 24.85. The company's return on equity is reported at 15.12%, although it carries a relatively high price-to-book ratio of 3.67. Overall, Antofagasta's consistent returns over the past three years underscore its resilience in the competitive mining industry.