USA stockpiles chilean copper amid tariff threat and Codelco expects 50% more sales in the first quarter
The world’s largest economy is preparing for a possible tax on the metal. Chile accounted for 73% of cathode copper … Read More
The Next Steps of Compromiso Minero
Compromiso Minero is a network that brings together individuals from various sectors of the mining industry to promote opportunities for … Read More
Copper closes at US$5.1 for the first time since may in the U.S. market and is on the verge of a historic high
The current price represents an unusual premium of 12.6% over the quotation in London, due to tariffs being considered by … Read More
The key role of scrap in the new geopolitics of the red metal
The potential imposition of tariffs on copper in the United States has raised concerns in Chile, the world’s largest producer … Read More
A historic mining cooperation agreemen
“At a time when the mining industry is struggling to grow amid technical complexities and investment constraints, this agreement stands … Read More
Copper rises due to U.S. and China policies, while the dollar falls by $15
The price of the red metal increased on the London Metal Exchange, and futures surged by more than 5%. The … Read More
Copper Price Surge Following Trump’s speech and China’s projections pushes dollar down
Chinese authorities confirmed yesterday that they expect to grow at a 5% rate this year, despite the trade war driven … Read More
Plusmining CEO ctates concerns over potential negative impact of tariff war on the economy
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that, as of Tuesday, March 4, tariffs of 25% will take effect on Canada and … Read More
70% of U.S. imported copper comes from Chile, and experts warn that imposing tariffs would be “Counterproductive”
Santiago and Washington have an active trade agreement that includes an anti dumping section, shielding both countries from such practices. … Read More
World’s biggest copper miner insists it can reverse production slump
Output at Chilean state-owned group Codelco has fallen to 25-year lows just as global demand surges By Ciara Nugent The … Read More
China closes the gap with Chile in lithium production as metal reserves increase
Experts believe it is unlikely that the Asian country will surpass Chile, given its smaller reserves and higher extraction costs. … Read More
Chile’s share in the global copper market drops from 30% to 24% in a decade
The country retained its position as the world’s largest copper producer in 2024, slightly increasing its share compared to 2023. … Read More
Codelco Inc: the State-owned Company’s Network of alliances and agreements that position It as a global player
While the strategy of partnering with private companies intensified during Pacheco’s tenure, there were earlier periods of intense partnership activity, … Read More
Codelco-Anglo mega alliance: industry and experts praise the agreement and Its boost to the country’s wealth
“This is one of the most important mining news stories in recent years,” said Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of … Read More
Expert on ruling in favor of Dominga: “the Country’s credibility is at stake”
Juan Carlos Guajardo, founder and executive director of Plusmining, commented on the decision of the First Environmental Court of Antofagasta, … Read More
Copper mining costs in Chile have increased more than in the rest of the world
Experts point out that higher costs are due to older copper deposits, as well as environmental regulations and operational requirements … Read More
Economists predict that Trump’s tariffs would not have a”Direct Impact” on Chile for now
Tariffs Imposed by Trump and Potential Impact on Chile Arguing that it is necessary to “revitalize national production and protect … Read More
Codelco managed to halt production decline in 2024, but its gap with Escondida shrinks to a historic low
In 2024, the state-owned company recorded a total of 1.422 million tons of copper, a minimal drop of just 0.1%. … Read More