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
Trump’s Tariffs: “In the Case of the Mining Industry, theImpact Would Be Rather Limited”
The diversification of Chilean copper exports protects the industry, according to anexpert. However, a greater trade conflict would pose a … Read More
“Uncertainty Prevails”: The Impact of U.S. Tariff Increases
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced tariff hikes on various products and trading partners. The most recent … Read More
Codelco’s Own Production in 2024 Slightly Surpassed 2023, but Total Output Declined
Chile’s total copper production, including private companies, was only 1.7% higher than 20 years ago. By María José Giménez Máximo … Read More
Markets Close Higher Despite Chinese Retaliation Over Tariffs Imposed by Trump
Analysts and economists debate the depth of the global tariff war and its effects. For now, they indicate, it is … Read More
Antofagasta and Atacama drive mining growth in Chile
The mining project portfolio for this decade, developed by Cochilco, recorded a 26.6% growth compared to its 2023 version. It … Read More
US Tariffs on Copper Could Impact 11% of Chilean Metal Exports: Codelco Accounts for 45%
More than half of the refined copper imported by the world’s largest economy is produced by mining companies in Chile. … Read More
Green Cobalt: An Opportunity for Chile
In this report from Reporte Minero y Energético, we review the progress made by Chilean scientists in extracting cobalt from … Read More
Juan Carlos Guajardo on Permits: “Without a Profound Change, Chile Will Continue Facing an Obstacle Course for Investment”
The executive director of Plusmining argues that “a structural change is necessary to simplify processes, eliminate redundancies, and promote a … Read More
The Potential Impact on Chile of a Possible Mega-Merger Between Mining Giants Rio Tinto and Glencore
Both companies are reportedly in talks to merge their businesses. Collahuasi, Lomas Bayas, and Escondida are among their assets in … Read More
Codelco workers fear copper production push hard to maintain
Codelco pushed hard to lift its copper production from a 25-year-low at the end of 2024, but union workers and … Read More
Resumen general de la industria minera en 2024 y tendencias 2025
Juan Carlos Guajardo habla sobre los principales hitos de la industria minera en 2024 y lo que se viene para … Read More
Pay Close Attention to Trump’s Moves
The copper price outlook is promising, but Trump’s potential anti-green policies and high tariffs on China could muddy the waters. … Read More
El mercado al que pretende llegar Dominga
La industria de mineral de hierro en el mundo es dominada por grandes productores como Australia y Brasil, donde además … Read More
El país no está preparado para darse ningún lujo de desperdiciar proyectos
Juan Carlos Guajardo habla sobre el desarrollo de la industria minera durante 2024: inversión, proyecto Dominga, industria del litio y … Read More