What Codelco risks with the suspension of Andes Norte, one of its “engines” for the future
The risk of “deep seismicity” prompted the state-owned company to halt operations at the project located in the El Teniente … Read More
The questions raised by falling copper production
Despite copper trading at record-high prices, output continues to decline, and the gross value of exports could be reduced by … Read More
The five factors challenging Chile´s copper production
Although copper prices are hovering around US$6 per pound, lower investment in previous years due to regulatory uncertainty, the lingering … Read More
The strategic role that one of the copper by-products is taking
Molybdenum can replace tungsten in some uses, whose production chain is dominated by China. By Catalina Muñoz-Kappes Few people intentionally … Read More
Chile reviews Codelco´s future amid global copper demand boom
The Chilean state-owned miner faces US$25 billion in debt and its lowest copper output in 28 years. As global copper … Read More
The new legislation that could boost desalination projects for the mining industry
Experts warn that the law must be implemented effectively to avoid introducing additional discretion, for example through secondary regulations. According … Read More
The potential role of Novandino lithium in a possible Codelco asset sale review
It exists at the level of ideas, hallway conversations, and expert commentary. Toward the third quarter, the state-owned company will … Read More
The eight fronts that Jorge Gómez will face leading Codelco
Production is at its worst level in years, debt is at its highest, audits are underway, union challenges exist, organizational … Read More
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