Gold production rises 27% amid the metal’s resilience as a financial safe haven
No digital asset has yet been able to replace gold as protection against uncertainty. Last year marked one of the … Read More
78% of the energy used by mining in Chile comes from renewable sources
The fact that 78% of the energy consumed by Chile’s mining industry is sourced from renewable generation (according to Cochilco … Read More
The little-known boost of Molybdenum to copper: shipments surpass wine and Lithium
Higher molybdenum production and lower costs of producing Chile’s main export are increasing mining companies’ profits and tax payments. The … Read More
Juan Carlos Guajardo: “Copper is not in a bubble, but Its current price requires prudence”
The Executive Director of Plusmining analyzes the current cycle of record copper prices and the risks facing mining investment, fiscal … 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
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
Copper Continues Its Upward Trend, Reaches 16-Month High — Chile Could Receive an Additional US$1.3 Billion in 2025
The red metal is experiencing a period of sustained demand amid tightening global supply. By Pablo San Martín Copper prices … Read More
Copper price reaches its highest level in 16 months, driven by accident at Indonesian mine
The week began with the red metal closing at US$4.812 per pound. The increase appears to be driven by supply … Read More
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