Collahuasi and the fragility of investing in Chile
Opinion column by Juan Carlos Guajardo. The ruling by the Second Environmental Court that revoked the environmental approval (RCA) for … Read More
Why Codelco’s costs are double those of private mining companies
At the state-owned company, older deposits with lower ore grades and greater geological complexity are compounded by a heavier operational … Read More
Higher lithium price outlook improves SQM’s position and its contribution to the Treasury
A higher lithium price, combined with SQM’s strong financial position, could increase the fiscal revenue the government obtains from the … Read More
How a tax stabilization rule expands certainty for mining after the royalty
According to experts, maintaining a stable tax burden is the most important measure for mining investment promised by the “miscellaneous” … Read More
Executives highlight the benefits for Chile of Argentine mining investment
They view positively the opportunities for collaboration between projects or the use of Chilean infrastructure. On the other side of … Read More
How sectors that directly impact consumers will absorb or pass on higher costs
TBoth SMEs and the mining sector are complaining about the higher costs they will have to pay. Small and medium-sized … 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
Body challenges CEOL process due to procedural deficiencies led by the Ministry of Mining. Incoming authorities are concerned about the … Read More
China overtakes Chile as the world’s third-largest Lithium producer as industry growth lags
Experts agree that Chile has fallen behind in the expansion of the lithium industry, while other countries have more projects … Read More
Missed opportunity? Argentina could benefit more than Chile from lithium price surge following Zimbabwe export halt
The African nation has suspended lithium exports from its territory, triggering an increase in prices. By Pablo San Martín Lithium … Read More
Gold production rises 27% amid the metal’s resilience as a financial safe haven
No digital asset has yet been able to replace gold as protection against uncertainty. Last year marked one of the … Read More
The little-known boost of Molybdenum to copper: shipments surpass wine and Lithium
Higher molybdenum production and lower costs of producing Chile’s main export are increasing mining companies’ profits and tax payments. The … Read More
Copper as gold: window of opportunity or bubble?
For decades, copper was considered a thermometer of the global economic cycle. While the copper market has always enjoyed significant … Read More
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
“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
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
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
Processing times for copper projects have more than tripled in 17 years
Today, investments face approval periods exceeding one thousand days, due to stricter regulations, increased community participation, and a rise in … Read More
Minera Escondida on track to turpass the combined production of all Codelco divisions
Last year, Escondida produced only 50,000 tonnes less copper than Codelco’s total output—a gap dramatically narrower than in 2011, when … Read More