How could the copper and lithium rally impact the economy and fiscal revenues this year?
The record rise in copper prices so far this year has generated expectations of higher fiscal revenues for 2026 compared … Read More
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
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, analyzes the main trends that could impact mining in 2026.
Interview with Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, who analyzes the main trends that could impact mining in 2026. … Read More
China overtakes Chile as the world’s third-largest Lithium producer as industry growth lags
Experts agree that Chile has fallen behind in the expansion of the lithium industry, while other countries have more projects … Read More
Missed opportunity? Argentina could benefit more than Chile from lithium price surge following Zimbabwe export halt
The African nation has suspended lithium exports from its territory, triggering an increase in prices. By Pablo San Martín Lithium … 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
Nova Andino Lithium
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the merger between Codelco’s subsidiary “Minera Tarar” and “SQM Salar” with … Read More
SQM-Codelco Agreement
Andrés González, Head of the Mining Industry Analysis area at Plusmining, comments on the approval of the SQM-Codelco agreement by … Read More
The shadow of Minmetals looming over the lithium agreement between Codelco and SQM
In light of the conditions imposed by China to approve the deal, experts warn about the commitments made regarding lithium … Read More
Chinese conditions on the SQM–Codelco agreement divide analysts over their scope
By Javier Rogel Arellano The approval granted by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) to the agreement between SQM … Read More
What’s in it for Chile? Experts assess the impact of the closure of a massive Chinese lithium mine
Lithium rebound improves export revenue projections and boosts market value of Chilean mining companies By Martín Garretón The suspension of … Read More
Lithium: Has the ‘white gold’ boom come to an end?
Next month will mark seven years since the mining company Macusani Yellowcake announced the existence, in the Puno region, of … Read More
Will the presidential race delay China’s approval of the SQM-Codelco deal?
The agreement is under tight deadlines: if the process is pushed to the next government, the chances of failure increase … Read More
“Plusmining’s CEO questions the role of lithium in Chile’s future income”
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the latest developments regarding rare earths, lithium, and illegal mining in … Read More
Mining market and agreement between Codelco and Rio Tinto
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the mining market and the agreement between Codelco and Rio Tinto … Read More
Direct lithium extraction: another risk to potassium production in Chile
Sobre el acuerdo Codelco-SQM, diputados pidieron eliminar que se venda el 100% del potasio a la empresa de Julio Ponce. … Read More
Codelco selects Rio Tinto to extract lithium in the Maricunga Salt Flats
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, comments on the agreement between Codelco and Rio Tinto to extract lithium from … Read More
Copper in Argentina and investment in the lithium chain
Juan Carlos Guajardo, CEO of Plusmining, comments on the latest exploration results from the Filo del Sol project in Argentina … Read More