Chinese conditions on the SQM–Codelco agreement divide analysts over their scope
By Javier Rogel Arellano The approval granted by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) to the agreement between SQM … Read More
Chilean consultancy Plusmining partners with Australian giant to advise latin american mining companies
The collaboration will focus on areas such as financing and corporate governance standards, among others. By Patricia Marchetti After completing … 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
With seven mines in the global Top 20: Chile dominates copper amid record prices and tight supply
Incidents and collapses at key operations worldwide have raised the risk of a market deficit by year-end. Locally, a lower … Read More
Opinion – IMARC 2025: A global pulse on the future of mining
By Juan Carlos Guajardo I had the opportunity to attend IMARC 2025 in Sydney, an event that reaffirmed Australia’s role … Read More
Mining situation
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the rise in the price of gold and the main conclusions … Read More
The Australia–U.S. Critical minerals pact: between the illusion of autonomy andthe reality of structural dependence
The agreement signed by Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese promises to reshape the map of critical minerals — the invisible … Read More
The Shining Investment of 2025: Why Metals Outperform Bitcoin and Equities
The usual “safe-haven” hypotheses fail to fully explain the extraordinary rally of gold and silver—both experiencing their strongest surge since … Read More
LME Week 2025: signs of a tectonic shift in the metals industry
By Juan Carlos Guajardo Every October, London becomes the epicenter of the global metals conversation. The LME Week—the traditional gathering … Read More
Tectonic Shifts in Mining
Every October, London becomes the center of the metal world. The LME Week—the flagship gathering of producers, traders, banks, and … Read More
Lackluster copper production in Chile limits profits despite record prices
While copper prices hover near historic highs, several Chilean mining companies are struggling with operational challenges as the year draws … Read More
Increases in the price of copper and gold
In a CNN Chile article, Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the reasons that have led to … Read More
Copper Reaches Historical Record in Cochilco Data Amid Ongoing Supply Pressures
Operational incidents and downward revisions in production forecasts are tightening supply and driving copper prices higher. Analysts expect the upward … 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 Continues Its Upward Trend, Reaches 16-Month High — Chile Could Receive an Additional US$1.3 Billion in 2025
The red metal is experiencing a period of sustained demand amid tightening global supply. By Pablo San Martín Copper prices … 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
Copper concentrate and smelting market
Andrés González, Head of Mining Industry Analysis at Plusmining, comments on the current state of the copper concentrate market, smelters, … Read More
The Implications for Chile of the Mining Accident in Indonesia and How Long Copper Prices Could Rise
Entre los expertos destacan los mayores ingresos por exportaciones en el corto plazo. Por Pablo San Martín Un trágico accidente … Read More