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In an article published in the specialized magazine Copper Worldwide, in its volume 15, number 2, page 3, different expert … Read More
Copper headed for historic high: Plusmining projects market outlook to 2027 and warns of Chile’s loss of momentum
With strong fundamentals and record-high nominal prices, the country faces the challenge of overcoming structural fatigue in its deposits and … Read More
Following the U.S. strike on Iran, oil becomes volatile, copper hits 13-month high, and the dollar rises
Markets closed before President Donald Trump announced a “total ceasefire” in what he referred to as the “12-day war” between … Read More
Military industry could further drive copper demand: experts forecast scenarios for the metal
The copper market, widely regarded as a barometer of global economic activity, remains alert to the evolving situation in the … Read More
Human capital for the mining of the future: bridging gaps and fostering coordination
Chilean mining has established itself as a benchmark industry, recognized for its international standards and strong capacity for technological adaptation. … Read More
2026 Budget: economists forecast a potential GDP around 2% and a slight increase in the medium-term copper price
Experts are anticipating the work that will soon be undertaken by the committees to be convened by the Ministry of … Read More
Copper price driven by China data and Congo news
Flooding at a mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the world’s second largest copper producer, could restrict the … Read More
National gold production to grow by at least 25% this year, positioning Chile to enter the global Top 20
Salares Norte’s Key Contribution to Gold Output Reaches Decade-High Levels So far this year, the price of gold has surged … Read More
Mining market and agreement between Codelco and Rio Tinto
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the mining market and the agreement between Codelco and Rio Tinto … Read More
Direct lithium extraction: another risk to potassium production in Chile
Sobre el acuerdo Codelco-SQM, diputados pidieron eliminar que se venda el 100% del potasio a la empresa de Julio Ponce. … Read More
Codelco selects Rio Tinto to extract lithium in the Maricunga Salt Flats
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the agreement between Codelco and Rio Tinto to extract lithium from … Read More
Copper in Argentina and investment in the lithium chain
Juan Carlos Guajardo, CEO of Plusmining, comments on the latest exploration results from the Filo del Sol project in Argentina … Read More
Chinese firms cancel two key government projects to industrialize lithium
The reasons behind the Asian companies’ decision to withdraw from projects that aimed to promote lithium processing in Chile “We … Read More
Mining and development in Chile: a vision of the future
On November 28, 2024, Mr. Juan Carlos Guajardo, Founder and Executive Director of Plusmining, gave a lecture entitled: “Mining and … Read More
Mining situation with Juan Carlos Guajardo
Juan Carlos Guajardo, executive director of Plusmining, comments on the mining situation: tariffs, Cesco Week, collaboration agreements between companies, the … Read More
Where are the “Bottlenecks” in mining permitting, according to experts
Excessive bureaucracy in obtaining project permits—often referred to as “permitting”—is a matter of growing concern in the mining and energy … Read More
Trade war: Trump targets lithium and critical minerals in new tariff investigation
A new executive order cites national security concerns to assess potential market distortions. By Víctor Guillou The U.S. economy’s high … Read More
Increased industrial demand and “Safe Haven” appeal drive silver prices and exports from Chile
Silver’s role as a safe-haven investment and its industrial applications, particularly in solar panels, have driven up its value. The … Read More