Expert on the historic rise in copper: “I wouldn’t object to calling it a new supercycle”
Juan Carlos Guajardo, CEO of Plusmining, detailed the scope of the process that “will bring countless benefits” to the Treasury. … Read More
Copper at US$6.4: What the experts from the Advisory Committee who projected US$4.4 are saying now
Yesterday, the price of copper on the London Metal Exchange closed at nominal highs near US$6.4. Although today it experienced … Read More
Codelco output questioned over 20,000-tonne gap
By Cecilia Jamasmie. Chilean state-run copper miner Codelco may have overstated its December output by about 20,000 tonnes after including … Read More
Crisis at Codelco?: The harsh diagnosis of a specialist after the controversial audit at the copper company
Interview with Juan Carlos Guajardo after controversial audit at Codelco. Source: BioBio Chile
Copper production at Codelco under scrutiny
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on Codelco’s large production figures in December 2025. Source: T13
Higher lithium price outlook improves SQM’s position and its contribution to the Treasury
A higher lithium price, combined with SQM’s strong financial position, could increase the fiscal revenue the government obtains from the … Read More
Copper expert: Chinese sulfuric acid restrictions could represent 33% of production costs
This input is key for the production of leached copper, which accounts for 20% of all the copper Chile exports. … Read More
The figures and challenges facing the new chairman of Codelco’s board
By Colomba Bolognesi Amid government scrutiny over the company’s situation, Bernardo Fontaine is expected to assume the chairmanship of Codelco’s … Read More
Chile bill targets mining boost, cuts taxes, speeds permits
Chile has introduced sweeping legislation to revive growth and unlock mining investment through tax cuts, labour incentives and faster permitting. … Read More
Up to 12-year permitting delays and energy prices drive up the cost of desalinated water for mining
Better management could reduce the final cost of the resource by up to 30%, according to a study by Acades … Read More
How a tax stabilization rule expands certainty for mining after the royalty
According to experts, maintaining a stable tax burden is the most important measure for mining investment promised by the “miscellaneous” … Read More
With the largest reserves behind it, Latin America is seeking mining investment.
Bolivia and Argentina, two of the countries with the greatest mining potential worldwide, have been leaving behind their internal concerns … Read More
Executives highlight the benefits for Chile of Argentine mining investment
They view positively the opportunities for collaboration between projects or the use of Chilean infrastructure. On the other side of … Read More
How sectors that directly impact consumers will absorb or pass on higher costs
TBoth SMEs and the mining sector are complaining about the higher costs they will have to pay. Small and medium-sized … Read More
Large mining companies push back against diesel tax change and criticize that they would bear 74% of the cost of the measure
With the measure proposed by the Government, companies in the sector would go from recovering 100% of the specific diesel … Read More
Impact of war on Chilean mining
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the impact of the Iran-United States war on Chilean mining costs. … Read More
The new copper cycle and the challenges facing Chilean mining
The year 2026 is poised to be a particularly significant period for Chilean mining. Column by Juan Carlos Guajardo, CEO … Read More
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the current strategic position of Chile and its mineral resources
Interview with Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, who discusses the strategic position of Chile and its mineral resources … Read More