Is “zero tailings” possible? New technologies to reduce mining waste
Recovering minerals and finding new uses for leftover materials is technically possible, but implementing these solutions at scale faces economic … Read More
Op-Ed: AI will not just add copper demand. It could change who sets the price
By Juan Carlos Guajardo, Founder and Executive Director of Plusmining. Most discussions of artificial intelligence (AI) and copper focus on … Read More
Juan Carlos Guajardo: copper supply will remain tight until the end of the decade
The holder of a PhD in International Economics and Development warned that there are no clear signs of a significant … Read More
Codelco investigates irregularities that may have inflated its copper production
Codelco is investigating indications that copper production may have been counted twice in 2024 and 2025, raising fresh questions about … Read More
Transelec leads a discussion on water infrastructure: a critical path for the global competitiveness of Chilean mining
The electricity transmission company brought together more than 200 people who listened attentively to authorities and industry leaders discuss the … Read More
Key issues that will shape developments in the second half of the year, according to Plusmining
According to Juan Carlos Guajardo, executive director of the organization, the most significant factor for the industry during the remainder … 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
Codelco fires executive after audit points to 27-year output low
By Cecilia Jamasmie Codelco fired an executive and disciplined several others after an internal audit found the world’s biggest copper … Read More
Producción de cátodos de cobre en Chile se ha reducido un 30% en una década
En paralelo, el país ha visto disminuida drásticamente su participación en el mercado de las fundiciones, tendencia que afecta a … Read More