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Report: Key economic and regulatory factors affecting the cost of desalinated water in Chile
The use of desalinated water in copper mining is no longer an option, but rather a structural factor for operations in the driest desert in the world, where currently 41% of the sector’s water demand is supplied by seawater. Leer más
Codelco dismisses eight senior executives linked to “irregularities in production recording and reporting”
Experts describe the manipulation of information as “extremely serious.” They say it affects the transparency, credibility and reputation of both … Read More
Large-scale mining faces 31 collective bargaining negotiations in 2027, with Codelco and BHP accounting for the most significant
The state-owned company will face 16 negotiations and the private mining company three. The biggest test is expected to involve … Read More
Codelco has lost US$1.78 billion in smelting and refining over the past four years
A Codelco report breaks down the results of its smelting and refining business between 2022 and 2025, revealing the difficult … Read More
Lula’s Brazil win puts rare earths in Trump’s crosshairs
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s election victory is set to reinforce government control over the country’s vast rare … Read More
China’s Argentina mining footprint smaller than it looks
Chinese companies account for just 9.2% of investment approved for Argentina’s mining projects under its Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), … Read More
Chile’s copper production will end 2026 at its lowest level in 23 years, with the industry expecting a rebound from 2027
The decline in Chile’s copper production was reaffirmed—with some nuances—in reports from Antofagasta Minerals, BHP and Anglo American. Low ore … Read More