Op-Ed: AI will not just add copper demand. It could change who sets the price
By Juan Carlos Guajardo, Founder and Executive Director of Plusmining. Most discussions of artificial intelligence (AI) and copper focus on … Read More
Juan Carlos Guajardo: copper supply will remain tight until the end of the decade
The holder of a PhD in International Economics and Development warned that there are no clear signs of a significant … Read More
Latin America mining risks carry $54B price tag
Above-ground risks have cost or stalled more than $54 billion in Latin American mining since 2018, highlighting how permitting, community … Read More
Rare earths: Brazil pulls ahead as Chile reveals its five prospects and their owners
Washington is seeking to reduce its dependence on China. Penco leads the Chilean options, NeoRe is planning a modular plant, … Read More
Escondida Supervisors’ Union on CLP 23.5 million bonus offer: “We must reject it and vote to strike”
“If we go on strike, Escondida will come to a standstill; it cannot operate,” says Alexis Barrera, president of Supervisors … Read More
Transelec leads a discussion on water infrastructure: a critical path for the global competitiveness of Chilean mining
The electricity transmission company brought together more than 200 people who listened attentively to authorities and industry leaders discuss the … Read More
Juan Carlos Guajardo presented a technical analysis of the relationship between the mining industry and water infrastructure in Chile
Juan Carlos Guajardo, Executive Director of Plusmining, presented a technical analysis of the relationship between the mining industry and water … Read More
The questions raised by falling copper production
Despite copper trading at record-high prices, output continues to decline, and the gross value of exports could be reduced by … Read More
Costa Rica tests mining ban with Crucitas revival
Costa Rican President Laura Fernández has placed the proposed reopening of the Crucitas gold deposit at the centre of her … Read More
“A Mining Paradox” Chile’s mining activity index and sector employment continue to decline despite copper boom
The country’s economic activity has been heavily weighed down by the mining sector, while mining employment has fallen by 15,000 … Read More
The new legislation that could boost desalination projects for the mining industry
Experts warn that the law must be implemented effectively to avoid introducing additional discretion, for example through secondary regulations. According … Read More
Following BHP’s sale of transmission lines, industry expects more divestments of non-mining assets
Industry experts suggest that companies increasingly want to focus exclusively on mineral extraction and leave other assets in the hands … Read More
Chilean mining industry could save more than US$500 million per year by adopting shared water infrastructure
According to a study by Acades and Plusmining, the Antofagasta Region has concentrated a large number of desalination projects, but … 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
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
Will Chile’s next government fast-track mining?
The incoming government of Chilean President-elect José Antonio Kast, who takes office in March, is expected to quickly approve permits … Read More