Only six of the world’s top 15 copper miners expected to increase production in 2025
Estimates gathered by Plusmining show that the group of the world’s leading copper producers would close the year with a … Read More
Mining and development in Chile: a vision of the future
On November 28, 2024, Mr. Juan Carlos Guajardo, Founder and Executive Director of Plusmining, gave a lecture entitled: “Mining and … Read More
Juan Carlos Guajardo from Plusmining: “The lowest-cost commodity producers will always weather crises better”
In light of the imminent copper tariff promoted by Trump, mining companies in Chile have little room to maneuver—except to … Read More
Trump executive order temporarily excludes copper from tariff hike
According to the Executive Order signed this Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump, a group of goods will not be … Read More
Copper record: higher mining payments to the Treasury
Mining celebrates copper’s record-high prices, as companies and public coffers stand to benefit if the red metal’s upward trend continues. … Read More
Copper hits new record in NY; market trades nearly US$40 billion amid Trump tariff concerns: historic days for the metal
Contracts traded on the US exchange reached a gap versus London not seen since before 1990. According to several forecasts, … Read More
Mining companies invest billions in Chile
High commodity prices give Chile’s mining industry reason for optimism: in 2025 alone, companies are expected to invest $8 billion. … Read More
Copper hits record high in the US amid uncertainty over potential tariffs
Due to expectations of tariffs on the red metal, purchases of copper-based financial instruments in the US have significantly increased … Read More
Dollar plummets below $920 as COMEX copper hits record high above US$5.2
U.S.-traded copper futures rose 2.2% to US$5.21 per pound amid persistent speculative buying driven by tariff concerns. Latin American currencies … Read More
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
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
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