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Chilean mining sector workforce and development initiatives

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Mining sector in northern Chile focuses on community training and regional growth

The Chilean mining sector is implementing various educational and training initiatives to address local development and workforce needs. Codelco launched a pilot Indigenous Training Academy to support communities near i

Copper prices hit record highs amid supply and tariff fears

28 clusters · 119 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Copper prices hit record highs amid supply deficits and rising demand

Copper prices have reached unprecedented levels, with LME 3-month contracts exceeding US$14,800 per tonne in mid-September 2026. This represents a significant increase from previous months, with some analysts noting valu

Global mining industry critical mineral transition

9 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Latin America holds strategic advantage in global critical mineral supply

The global mining industry is undergoing a strategic shift toward critical minerals essential for the energy transition, including copper, lithium, and silver. Major corporations like Glencore, Rio Tinto, and BHP are pri

Ongoing crackdown on gangs, extortion, and illegal mining

42 clusters · 90 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Peru targets illegal mining via diesel supply controls

Peruvian security forces have maintained a multi-regional offensive against organized crime, illegal mining, and extortion. Throughout mid-2026, operations targeted various criminal networks, including the dismantling of

Global energy and mineral market trends

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Global copper demand projected to rise 70% by 2050

Global energy and mineral markets are experiencing significant shifts driven by the energy transition and industrial demand. Recent data indicates an 11% increase in planned global coal mining capacity, reaching 2,521 mi

Chile economic performance and growth trends

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Chile economy shows vulnerability as July IMACEC declines

Chile's economic performance has faced renewed downward pressure following a significant contraction in July. While the second quarter of 2026 saw a 0.2% GDP decline—largely due to a 6.4% drop in mining—the July Imacec (

Codelco El Teniente operational improvements

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Codelco El Teniente recovers four decommissioned railway ore cars

Codelco’s El Teniente division has implemented several initiatives focused on operational efficiency and technological advancement. In early August, the division launched a Digital Operational Intelligence Unit. This un

Chilean mining: investment surges amid infrastructure risks

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Chile mining investment reaches US$104 billion amid infrastructure risks

The Chilean mining industry is undergoing a technological and human capital transformation driven by declining mineral grades and rising global demand. While copper concentrations have fallen to between 0.6% and 0.9%, th

Chile lithium industry dynamics

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: SQM declares interim dividend following surge in lithium profits

In late July 2026, SQM projected a dramatic earnings surge, forecasting a 257% rise in EBITDA and a 525% increase in net profit driven by a sharp rebound in lithium prices and higher sales volumes. The company also faced

Codelco Andes Norte seismic suspension and labor tension

5 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Chile mining fatalities rise amid Codelco investigation

Chile’s state‑owned miner Codelco temporarily halted development and construction on the Andes Norte expansion at its El Teniente underground copper mine after technical analyses identified a new, deep‑seated seismic phe

Anglo American and Codelco copper mining alliance

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Lundin Mining cuts Caserones copper production forecast due to storms

Anglo American and Codelco are advancing a strategic alliance to integrate the Andina and Los Bronces copper deposits in Chile. To lead this coordination, Anglo American appointed Benjamín Martinich as Vice President of

Kast approval fluctuates amid economic and security shifts

29 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Chile and Argentina political polls show shifting approval ratings

President José Antonio Kast’s popularity faced a significant downturn through July 2026. A Cadem-Plaza Pública poll recorded disapproval at 60%, the highest since his March inauguration, while approval sat at 37%. This d