Copper outlook strengthens as long-term assumptions climb
Copper price assumptions in mining studies that guide investment decisions have surged roughly 60% since 2020, signalling a structurally stronger … Read More
The World Copper Podcast – Episode 8
This panel discussion explores the current turbulence in the global economy, geopolitical tensions, and their impact on the copper industry. … 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
Codelco monthly output dives, sowing doubts about validity of end-2025 production spike
By Fabián Cambero Chile’s state-owned copper giant Codelco has reported a sharp drop in production to start this year, leading … Read More
“It will only be a financial relief”: the challenges Codelco faces in capitalizing on the new copper boom
Metal Remains Above US$6 per Pound Experts warn that the performance of its structural projects, the company’s debt levels, and … 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
The Royalty paradox: copper prices at historic highs, yet regions will not receive additional resources from the surge
The recent rise in copper prices has once again raised a key question: if the metal climbs sharply, do mining … Read More
Copper as gold: window of opportunity or bubble?
For decades, copper was considered a thermometer of the global economic cycle. While the copper market has always enjoyed significant … Read More
Copper price projections rise, giving Kast’s fiscal outlook a boost
Copper has once again reached historically high levels, and this time not as a temporary phenomenon. This is the assessment … Read More
Copper prices double the fortunes of latin american billionaires
The wealth of Latin America’s two largest copper billionaires doubled over the past year, driven by record prices for the … Read More
Current situation and expectations for mining in 2026
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the appointment of the new Minister of Mining for the next … Read More
The copper paradox: lower value added, higher returns
A paradox is unfolding in the copper market, Chile’s main export. Due to the high price of the metal and … Read More
Copper price unstoppable: breaks above US$6 per pound and pushes the dollar below CLP 900
The rise in the price of copper had a positive impact on the performance of the Chilean stock market and … Read More
“Explosive start to the year”: copper jumps to record levels above US$6 as the dollar falls below CLP 900
Two milestones were recorded on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in favor of the Chilean economy. The first was the surge … Read More
Chile’s mining sector on track to surpass US$60 billion in exports for the first time
China and the United States account for 52% of Chile’s total exports worldwide. Copper concentrate represents 63% of exports to … Read More
Chile’s mining industry in 2026: High prices could reignite investment, Albeit with Risks
The year 2025 ended with copper prices hovering around record levels. This week (January 3, 2026), copper reached an all-time … Read More
Copper outlook for 2026 and the benefits it could bring to Chile
Red metal experienced a historic 2025, will its price continue to rise? By Pablo San Martín Last year was unprecedented … Read More