With the largest reserves behind it, Latin America is seeking mining investment.
PostBolivia and Argentina, two of the countries with the greatest mining potential worldwide, have been leaving behind their internal concerns … Read More
Executives highlight the benefits for Chile of Argentine mining investment
PostThey view positively the opportunities for collaboration between projects or the use of Chilean infrastructure. On the other side of … Read More
Copper outlook strengthens as long-term assumptions climb
PostCopper price assumptions in mining studies that guide investment decisions have surged roughly 60% since 2020, signalling a structurally stronger … Read More
Argentina approves Milei glacier mining reform amid protests
PostBy Cecilia Jamasmie Argentina’s Congress approved on Thursday a government-backed bill pushed by the country’s right-wing President Javier Milei that … Read More
The World Copper Podcast – Episode 8
PostThis panel discussion explores the current turbulence in the global economy, geopolitical tensions, and their impact on the copper industry. … Read More
How sectors that directly impact consumers will absorb or pass on higher costs
PostTBoth SMEs and the mining sector are complaining about the higher costs they will have to pay. Small and medium-sized … Read More
Large mining companies push back against diesel tax change and criticize that they would bear 74% of the cost of the measure
PostWith the measure proposed by the Government, companies in the sector would go from recovering 100% of the specific diesel … Read More
Impact of war on Chilean mining
PostJuan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the impact of the Iran-United States war on Chilean mining costs. … Read More
The new copper cycle and the challenges facing Chilean mining
PostThe year 2026 is poised to be a particularly significant period for Chilean mining. Column by Juan Carlos Guajardo, CEO … Read More
Tomás Contreras
Staff
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the current strategic position of Chile and its mineral resources
PostInterview with Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, who discusses the strategic position of Chile and its mineral resources … Read More
Codelco monthly output dives, sowing doubts about validity of end-2025 production spike
PostBy Fabián Cambero Chile’s state-owned copper giant Codelco has reported a sharp drop in production to start this year, leading … Read More
More questions than answers: The uncertainties raised by the Chile–U.S. Dialogue on critical minerals
PostThe decision by Chile and the United States to initiate a dialogue mechanism on critical minerals and rare earths has … Read More
The Boric government’s optimistic latest estimate for lithium production in thecoming years
PostBy 2035, private CEOLs, according to a report from the Ministry of Mining, will allow Chile to reach 600,000 tons … Read More
Bloomberg: Kast reportedly plans to sign agreements with the U.S. today on critical minerals and security issues
PostAccording to the U.S. media outlet, the decision would show a rapid alignment of Chile’s President with Donald Trump. President … Read More
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, analyzes the main trends that could impact mining in 2026.
PostInterview with Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, who analyzes the main trends that could impact mining in 2026. … Read More
“It will only be a financial relief”: the challenges Codelco faces in capitalizing on the new copper boom
PostMetal Remains Above US$6 per Pound Experts warn that the performance of its structural projects, the company’s debt levels, and … Read More
Following the comptroller general’s rejection of lithium contracts, the mineral moves to the forefront of the incoming government’s agenda as authorities evaluate changes to streamline permitting
PostBody challenges CEOL process due to procedural deficiencies led by the Ministry of Mining. Incoming authorities are concerned about the … Read More