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
The shadow of Minmetals looming over the lithium agreement between Codelco and SQM
In light of the conditions imposed by China to approve the deal, experts warn about the commitments made regarding lithium … Read More
Chilean consultancy Plusmining partners with Australian giant to advise latin american mining companies
The collaboration will focus on areas such as financing and corporate governance standards, among others. By Patricia Marchetti After completing … Read More
With seven mines in the global Top 20: Chile dominates copper amid record prices and tight supply
Incidents and collapses at key operations worldwide have raised the risk of a market deficit by year-end. Locally, a lower … Read More
The Shining Investment of 2025: Why Metals Outperform Bitcoin and Equities
The usual “safe-haven” hypotheses fail to fully explain the extraordinary rally of gold and silver—both experiencing their strongest surge since … Read More
Copper Reaches Historical Record in Cochilco Data Amid Ongoing Supply Pressures
Operational incidents and downward revisions in production forecasts are tightening supply and driving copper prices higher. Analysts expect the upward … Read More
Anglo Teck: The Second Largest Mining Merger in History Places Chile as Its Cornerstone
The new company will have over 70% exposure to copper, with more than half of its production located in Chile. … Read More
Codelco’s structural projects: is Pacheco’s dream of reaching 1.7 million tonnes by 2030 at risk?
There is broad consensus within the industry that the suspension and closure of operations at El Teniente, for an as … Read More
Only six of the world’s top 15 copper miners expected to increase production in 2025
Estimates gathered by Plusmining show that the group of the world’s leading copper producers would close the year with a … Read More
Trump confirms 50% copper tariffs: “The US will rebuild a dominant industry”
Codelco is the largest supplier of red metal to the North American country,accounting for 34% of sales, followed by BHP … Read More
Chilean mining companies increased copper shipments to the US by 123%, amid fears over tariffs
Chilean copper producers – led by Codelco as the main supplier – now account for 72% of total copper exports … 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
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
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
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
Dollar plummets below $920 as COMEX copper hits record high above US$5.2
U.S.-traded copper futures rose 2.2% to US$5.21 per pound amid persistent speculative buying driven by tariff concerns. Latin American currencies … Read More
USA stockpiles chilean copper amid tariff threat and Codelco expects 50% more sales in the first quarter
The world’s largest economy is preparing for a possible tax on the metal. Chile accounted for 73% of cathode copper … Read More
Copper closes at US$5.1 for the first time since may in the U.S. market and is on the verge of a historic high
The current price represents an unusual premium of 12.6% over the quotation in London, due to tariffs being considered by … Read More