The copper paradox: lower value added, higher returns
A paradox is unfolding in the copper market, Chile’s main export. Due to the high price of the metal and … Read More
Codelco Achieves Copper Growth Goal – by Slimmest of Margins
Codelco Chairman Máximo Pacheco is meeting his goal of raising production at the state-owned copper giant — though only just. … Read More
Copper price unstoppable: breaks above US$6 per pound and pushes the dollar below CLP 900
The rise in the price of copper had a positive impact on the performance of the Chilean stock market and … Read More
“Explosive start to the year”: copper jumps to record levels above US$6 as the dollar falls below CLP 900
Two milestones were recorded on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in favor of the Chilean economy. The first was the surge … Read More
Chile’s mining sector on track to surpass US$60 billion in exports for the first time
China and the United States account for 52% of Chile’s total exports worldwide. Copper concentrate represents 63% of exports to … Read More
After Maduro’s fall, how did the world’s markets react?
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the consequences of Nicolás Maduro’s capture on metal prices. Source: T13
Chile’s mining industry in 2026: High prices could reignite investment, Albeit with Risks
The year 2025 ended with copper prices hovering around record levels. This week (January 3, 2026), copper reached an all-time … Read More
Copper outlook for 2026 and the benefits it could bring to Chile
Red metal experienced a historic 2025, will its price continue to rise? By Pablo San Martín Last year was unprecedented … Read More
Nova Andino Lithium
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the merger between Codelco’s subsidiary “Minera Tarar” and “SQM Salar” with … Read More
Reforms in Argentina and a new political climate: competition or mining integration with Chile?
The pro-investment reforms being promoted by Argentina seek to reposition the country as a destination for large-scale mining projects. Their … Read More
Juan Carlos Guajardo: “Codelco Is in the midst of a very complex process”
Codelco is a very difficult subject for Chile,” says the economist, arguing that the targets based on structural projects have … Read More
The 34 mining collective bargaining processes to take place in 2026 amid record copper prices
According to experts, higher metal prices may raise union expectations. Major operations, such as BHP’s Escondida and Codelco’s El Teniente, … Read More
Copper is at record highs. What Chile’s new leader means for the world’s supply
It seems like perfect timing. Chile, the world’s top copper producer, elected a pro-business president in a 58% to 42% … Read More
High demand impacts the price of copper
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, discusses the reasons for the rise in the price of copper, the agreement … Read More
Mining investment 2026: a new investment cycle in Chile
Andrés González, Head of the Mining Industry Analysis Area at Plusmining, talks about the copper project portfolio in Chile in … Read More
The market targeted by the potential new smelter of Codelco and Glencore in Chile
The market that Codelco and Glencore’s potential new smelter in Chile will reach. The smelter announced by Codelco and Glencore, … Read More
Labor Negotiations 2025
Fiorella Ulloa, Head of the Policy and Regulatory area at Plusmining, talks about how labor negotiations in mining developed during … Read More
Gold as a key element of the new global financial architecture
With global demand approaching 5,000 tonnes and prices exceeding US$4,000 per ounce, 2025 is not simply another year of record … Read More