Analysis of the most important events in the Chilean and Latin American mining industry. Each topic presented is subjected to a critical analysis by the Plusmining team. Our addition of value lies not only in the speed with which information is reported but also in the deep analysis of the implications and consequences of these events.
Topics covered include:

• Progress of bills and regulations in Chile
• Highlights of exploration around the world
• Early corporate news
• News and operational events
• Potential merger and acquisition activity
• Other early information obtained through Plusmining’s networks
• Analyzes of the crises that have impacted Chile, including implications for companies and industry.

Analysis of the main corporate, economic, political, regulatory, labor, operational events, project statements that affect the mining sector in Chile, Latin America and the rest of the world.

The report consists of 3 large sections

• The mining industry in Chile
• International mining industry
• The economic and political environment

Analyzes of the topics are characterized by their depth, which includes insights and business implications for the sector.

Analysis of the production and financial results of the 15 main copper companies in the world (which comprise 60% of mine production globally). Additionally, an in-depth analysis of the production of Chile’s main copper operations is included.

Some of the included indicators are:

• Indicators of profitability and indebtedness (ROE, Net Debt and others)
• Investment and liquidity indicators (CAPEX, Current Test and others)
• Indicators of operational and production efficiency (attributable copper production, operating margin and others)

Considering specific characteristics and drivers of each natural resources market, and considering the latest advances in the economy of minerals, Plusmining generates detailed studies and robust forecasting of main market variables, such as, supply and demand.

The internal data base development, together with our contact network, allows us to obtain the necessary figures and data in order to perform an updated comparative analysis across several aspects (costs, productivity, CAPEX, wages, benefits and technology use) and that improve our clients’ decision-making abilities.

Our deep understanding of the mining business allows us to perform strategic analysis and scenario assessments taking into account the latest market tendencies, international legal changes and commodities market forecasts.

Plusmining has developed a scope to assess the social impact of mining projects that allows us to quantify the socio-economic impact of future projects and operations on a local and global scale.

Our wide range of knowledge referring to national regulation allows us to collaborate in designing, analyzing and managing of public policies put forth to maximize the socio-economic value of mining activities.

Long-Term Forecast of the Mining Demand for water in the Northern Regions of Chile

A study aiming to develop an analysis of scenarios of water demand based on current copper mine projects and undeveloped projects in the northern mining regions of Chile, thus assessing the business potential for water supplying firms

Mineral Commodities (Base, Precious, Minor and Iron Metals)

Market study for base metals (Al, Cu, Ni, Sn, Zn, Pb), iron ore, precious metals (Au, Ag, Pt, Pd), and industrial minerals (Li, Co, Mo, B , Re) based on an analysis of the macroeconomic situation affecting the metallic commodities as a whole, as well a deepening in the fundamentals of each metallic market oriented to identifying those risk factors that could reduce the attractiveness, as well as unleashing market potential

Molybdenum Supply in Chile and Peru

A study on the present and future of the molybdenum industry in Chile and Peru in the short, medium and long term. The scope of the study was to evaluate mine production, plant production, and logistics within short-term (1 year), medium-term (5 years) and long-term (10 years) horizons

Market analysis of port services for copper concentrates in the II Region of Antofagasta

A report that describes the potential market for a newcomer port operator for copper concentrates in the II Region of Antofagasta, assessing 3 main topics: the potential clients based on copper concentrates supply, the potential competitors based on tariffs and comments on strategies for newcomers

Natural gas in Chile

A study that focuses on the supply and demand of liquified natural gas in Chile, including the existing operations in the national territory, as well as the regasification plants, in order to determine whether there is a market opportunity for a newcomer supplier

Suppliers of goods and services for Non-Conventional Renewable Energies (NCRE) in Chile

This research analyzed the existing suppliers’ market for non-conventional renewable energies in Chile, including segments such as EPC contractors, suppliers of parts for solar and wind plants, operation and maintenance services, and, storage and transmission services

Analysis of scenarios of large mining projects in Chile and Peru

Research and analysis of large-scale mining operations and non-developed projects (base metals, precious metals, iron ore and lithium) in Chile and Peru, focused in capturing detailed information about the processing parameters of grinding and crushing circuits. Moreover, for the undeveloped projects, it was generated a scenario analysis which consider the probability of occurrence and the estimated startup dates according to Plusmining’s methodology

Analysis of scenarios of large mining projects in China, Australia and SEA

Research and analysis of large-scale mining operations and non-developed projects (base metals, precious metals, iron ore and lithium) in Australia, Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea

Analysis of scenarios of large mining projects in South Africa, DRC and Zambia

Research and analysis of large-scale mining operations and non-developed projects (base metals, precious metals, iron ore and lithium) in South Africa, DRC and Zambia

China’s Lithium Industry Analysis

Accurate and timely information service related to China’s lithium industry that considers updates of the database on the lithium industry in China with 90% coverage for mines and converters. The above is complemented by a monthly report with the most important developments in the industry (mines, processing plants, and lithium batteries), the market and the economic-political context and its impact on the lithium industry in China and Asia

Offtake & Royalty Agreements in Chilean Copper Projects

The study identified potential copper mining assets for funding through offtakes. It also determined the more relevant aspects of existent offtakes and royalties for those assets

Logistics for copper commercialization in Chile

A deep analysis on the commercialization chain for copper products in Chile, aiming to determine the bottlenecks of the process once the concentrate is produced, including storage and warehousing at the mining site and outside the mining site, transportation (via trucks, roads and concentrate pipes) and embarking

Copper commercialization process in Chile

A study that describes the flow of regular processes that a copper export (either concentrates or cathodes) requires in order to be successfully shipped towards its clients, including a description of the type of contracts, assays and sampling and invoicing stages, as well as the documentation required by the Chilean Customs

Manufacture and final use of semi-finished copper in Latin America and Canada

A report focused on upgrading the quantity and quality of the information available regarding the manufacturing of semi-fabricated copper and copper alloy products (semis as wire rod, plates, sheets, strips, rods, bars, sections, tubes, etc.) and the industrial use of copper in the Latin America region and Canada with the aim to update the market balance across the scoped countries as well as the directory of semis companies in the region

Analysis of copper smelters in Chile

As a result of the new emissions standard established in Supreme Decree No. 28 published in 2013, public smelters (Codelco and ENAMI) defined investment projects in order to comply with the new standard. This study aimed to provide follow-up to the development of projects and identify changes in productive capacity and entry times

Benchmark of the Strategic Planning Practices in the Chilean Copper Industry

A study that seeks to identify the best practices of the Chilean mining industry in relation to the strategic planning process of the mining business and propose a guidance for the process based on the findings, as well as Plusmining’s expertise

Analysis of labor costs in the large Chilean mining industry and its main factors

A report intended to understand the evolution of labor costs across the large-scale copper mining operations in Chile over the last 10 years, and the assessment of the impact of key parameters in the definition of labor expenses, such as location, altitude, scale, profitability, and other metrics

Cash costs in copper mining in Chile

A report that analyzes the evolution of the cash costs of mining operations in Chile, deepening on its main drivers and onto the factors and key metrics that explain the increases and decreases at each mining asset in Chile

Operational metrics in coatings of mills in large copper mining in Chile

This report compiles technical data on the composition of mill liners from large-scale ball mills and SAG mills from a selected sample of mining operations in Chile, in order to assess the usage of rubber compounds in these spare parts, as well as specific maintenance data, such as costs, downtimes, materials used, etc.