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
Copper outlook for 2026 and the benefits it could bring to Chile
Red metal experienced a historic 2025, will its price continue to rise? By Pablo San Martín Last year was unprecedented … Read More
Nova Andino Lithium
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the merger between Codelco’s subsidiary “Minera Tarar” and “SQM Salar” with … Read More
Reforms in Argentina and a new political climate: competition or mining integration with Chile?
The pro-investment reforms being promoted by Argentina seek to reposition the country as a destination for large-scale mining projects. Their … Read More
Juan Carlos Guajardo: “Codelco Is in the midst of a very complex process”
Codelco is a very difficult subject for Chile,” says the economist, arguing that the targets based on structural projects have … Read More
The 34 mining collective bargaining processes to take place in 2026 amid record copper prices
According to experts, higher metal prices may raise union expectations. Major operations, such as BHP’s Escondida and Codelco’s El Teniente, … Read More
Copper is at record highs. What Chile’s new leader means for the world’s supply
It seems like perfect timing. Chile, the world’s top copper producer, elected a pro-business president in a 58% to 42% … Read More
High demand impacts the price of copper
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, discusses the reasons for the rise in the price of copper, the agreement … Read More
Mining investment 2026: a new investment cycle in Chile
Andrés González, Head of the Mining Industry Analysis Area at Plusmining, talks about the copper project portfolio in Chile in … 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
Labor Negotiations 2025
Fiorella Ulloa, Head of the Policy and Regulatory area at Plusmining, talks about how labor negotiations in mining developed during … Read More
Gold as a key element of the new global financial architecture
With global demand approaching 5,000 tonnes and prices exceeding US$4,000 per ounce, 2025 is not simply another year of record … Read More
SQM-Codelco Agreement
Andrés González, Head of the Mining Industry Analysis area at Plusmining, comments on the approval of the SQM-Codelco agreement by … 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
Processing times for copper projects have more than tripled in 17 years
Today, investments face approval periods exceeding one thousand days, due to stricter regulations, increased community participation, and a rise in … Read More
The shadow of Minmetals looming over the lithium agreement between Codelco and SQM
In light of the conditions imposed by China to approve the deal, experts warn about the commitments made regarding lithium … Read More
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