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
Where are the “Bottlenecks” in mining permitting, according to experts
Excessive bureaucracy in obtaining project permits—often referred to as “permitting”—is a matter of growing concern in the mining and energy … 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 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
Copper closes at US$5.1 for the first time since may in the U.S. market and is on the verge of a historic high
The current price represents an unusual premium of 12.6% over the quotation in London, due to tariffs being considered by … Read More
Copper Rises Due to U.S. and China Policies, While the Dollar Falls by $15
The price of the red metal increased on the London Metal Exchange, and futures surged by more than 5%. The … Read More
Copper Price Surge Following Trump’s Speech and China’s Projections Pushes Dollar Down
Chinese authorities confirmed yesterday that they expect to grow at a 5% rate this year, despite the trade war driven … 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
Expert on Ruling in Favor of Dominga: “The Country’s Credibility Is at Stake”
Juan Carlos Guajardo, founder and executive director of Plusmining, commented on the decision of the First Environmental Court of Antofagasta, … 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
Economists Predict That Trump’s Tariffs Would Not Have a”Direct Impact” on Chile for Now
Tariffs Imposed by Trump and Potential Impact on Chile Arguing that it is necessary to “revitalize national production and protect … Read More