How could the copper and lithium rally impact the economy and fiscal revenues this year?
The record rise in copper prices so far this year has generated expectations of higher fiscal revenues for 2026 compared … Read More
Copper expert: Chinese sulfuric acid restrictions could represent 33% of production costs
This input is key for the production of leached copper, which accounts for 20% of all the copper Chile exports. … Read More
With the largest reserves behind it, Latin America is seeking mining investment.
Bolivia and Argentina, two of the countries with the greatest mining potential worldwide, have been leaving behind their internal concerns … Read More
Chile’s mining sector on track to surpass US$60 billion in exports for the first time
China and the United States account for 52% of Chile’s total exports worldwide. Copper concentrate represents 63% of exports to … Read More
Chile’s mining industry in 2026: High prices could reignite investment, Albeit with Risks
The year 2025 ended with copper prices hovering around record levels. This week (January 3, 2026), copper reached an all-time … Read More
The market targeted by the potential new smelter of Codelco and Glencore in Chile
The market that Codelco and Glencore’s potential new smelter in Chile will reach. The smelter announced by Codelco and Glencore, … Read More
Chile’s gold production reaches Its best performance in 10 years and could set a record in 2026
Cesco projects that in 2028 Chile will produce 60 tonnes of gold, surpassing the country’s production peak reached in 2012. … Read More
Copper hits historical record, nears US$5, and could add over US$2 billion to Chile’s treasury in 2026 if prices hold
Copper closed at US$4.93 per pound, marking its highest nominal value on record. The U.S. dollar, meanwhile, has not followed … Read More
Copper price reaches its highest level in 16 months, driven by accident at Indonesian mine
The week began with the red metal closing at US$4.812 per pound. The increase appears to be driven by supply … Read More
The New Anglo Teck Through the Eyes of Three Experts: Greater Consolidation, Stronger Appetite for Copper, and an Uncertain Merger
For some specialists, the union of Anglo and Teck is the most significant in the last decade, yet there is … Read More
Budget 2026: experts from the trend GDP committee project that the ministry of finance will set it between 2.2% and 2.4%
On Friday, August 29, the Ministry of Finance will release the results of the long-term GDP and copper price projections, … Read More
Global demand growth expected to keep copper prices around US$4 despite possible 50% US tariff
According to Juan Carlos Guajardo, executive director of Plusmining, the main Chilean exporters to the US are Codelco, El Abra, … 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
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
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
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
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