Experts describe the manipulation of information as “extremely serious.” They say it affects the transparency, credibility and reputation of both … Read More
The state-owned company will face 16 negotiations and the private mining company three. The biggest test is expected to involve … Read More
A Codelco report breaks down the results of its smelting and refining business between 2022 and 2025, revealing the difficult … Read More
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s election victory is set to reinforce government control over the country’s vast rare … Read More
Chinese companies account for just 9.2% of investment approved for Argentina’s mining projects under its Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), … Read More
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
Mining production could fall by 9% or even 10%, Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz says. For Chile’s economy to end the … Read More
The world is hungrier than ever for copper, a key ingredient in green energy and the data centers that power … Read More
Recovering minerals and finding new uses for leftover materials is technically possible, but implementing these solutions at scale faces economic … Read More
Escondida reached a preliminary agreement with the company’s Union No. 2, which represents supervisors and staff, during collective bargaining negotiations … Read More
Negotiations at the world’s largest copper mine took a last-minute turn. After rejecting Escondida’s offer on Tuesday, Supervisors and Staff … Read More
By Juan Carlos Guajardo, Founder and Executive Director of Plusmining. Most discussions of artificial intelligence (AI) and copper focus on … Read More
The holder of a PhD in International Economics and Development warned that there are no clear signs of a significant … Read More
Codelco is investigating indications that copper production may have been counted twice in 2024 and 2025, raising fresh questions about … Read More
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, was interviewed by Catalina Edwards on the Radio13C program Cadena de Valor. During … Read More
Above-ground risks have cost or stalled more than $54 billion in Latin American mining since 2018, highlighting how permitting, community … Read More
Washington is seeking to reduce its dependence on China. Penco leads the Chilean options, NeoRe is planning a modular plant, … Read More
“If we go on strike, Escondida will come to a standstill; it cannot operate,” says Alexis Barrera, president of Supervisors … Read More