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
What are the 10 largest copper mines in the world?
For the first time, no Codelco operation appears on the list. By Patricia Marchetti. At the height of the historic … Read More
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
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
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
With seven mines in the global Top 20: Chile dominates copper amid record prices and tight supply
Incidents and collapses at key operations worldwide have raised the risk of a market deficit by year-end. Locally, a lower … Read More
Copper concentrate and smelting market
Andrés González, Head of Mining Industry Analysis at Plusmining, comments on the current state of the copper concentrate market, smelters, … Read More
Merger Anglo American and Teck
Juan Carlos Guajardo, CEO of Plusmining, discusses the impact of the new Anglo Teck in Chile and how it would … Read More
Accident at El Teniente: What is the real impact on production?
By Andrés González The death of six workers on July 31 at the Andesita project, part of Codelco’s El Teniente … 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
Codelco’s structural projects: is Pacheco’s dream of reaching 1.7 million tonnes by 2030 at risk?
There is broad consensus within the industry that the suspension and closure of operations at El Teniente, for an as … Read More
Divergent Results Among Major Mining Companies Amid U.S. Copper Tariff Effects
Chile’s leading mining companies reported mixed results for the first half of the year, a period marked by copper price … Read More
Only six of the world’s top 15 copper miners expected to increase production in 2025
Estimates gathered by Plusmining show that the group of the world’s leading copper producers would close the year with a … Read More
The World Copper Podcast – Official Launch
Plusmining is pleased to share a new initiative focused on copper market analysis, featuring Juan Carlos Guajardo, Andrew Shaw and … Read More
Mining situation with Juan Carlos Guajardo
Juan Carlos Guajardo, executive director of Plusmining, comments on the mining situation: tariffs, Cesco Week, collaboration agreements between companies, the … 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