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
Collateral damage: New U.S. tariff hike on China could drag down copper prices
If the applied tariffs become permanent, a lower demand for raw materials from the Asian nation is expected. Of the … Read More
Copper, Dollar, and China: the consequences in Chile of an escalating trade war
The U.S. dollar rose more than 30 pesos yesterday. The impacts in Chile are driven by expectations that a trade … Read More
Copper succumbs to China’s blow in trade war, raising fiscal concerns for Chile
After the Asian giant retaliated against the U.S. tariffs on Wednesday, the price of red metal recorded a sharp 6% … Read More
Juan Carlos Guajardo from Plusmining: “The lowest-cost commodity producers will always weather crises better”
In light of the imminent copper tariff promoted by Trump, mining companies in Chile have little room to maneuver—except to … Read More
Trump executive order temporarily excludes copper from tariff hike
According to the Executive Order signed this Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump, a group of goods will not be … Read More
Copper record: higher mining payments to the Treasury
Mining celebrates copper’s record-high prices, as companies and public coffers stand to benefit if the red metal’s upward trend continues. … Read More
Is copper hitting a ceiling amid Trump-related turbulence?
Experts believe the recent surge in copper prices is temporary, as it is driven more by speculation than by increased … Read More
Copper hits new record in NY; market trades nearly US$40 billion amid Trump tariff concerns: historic days for the metal
Contracts traded on the US exchange reached a gap versus London not seen since before 1990. According to several forecasts, … Read More
The gap widens: Copper hits a new record in New York but declines again in London
Prices in London continue trading at a record discount compared to futures contracts on New York’s Comex. By David Nogales … Read More
Mining companies invest billions in Chile
High commodity prices give Chile’s mining industry reason for optimism: in 2025 alone, companies are expected to invest $8 billion. … Read More