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Chilean government response to domestic crises

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Latest: Chilean Interior Undersecretary faces criticism over military jet use

Interior Undersecretary Máximo Pavez has defended the Chilean administration against accusations of mismanagement regarding both climate emergencies and government expenditures. Following recent meteorological events, P

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Chilean mining: investment surge amid production crisis

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Latest: Chile promotes mining investment opportunities in copper, lithium, and rare earths

The Chilean mining industry is undergoing a technological and human capital transformation driven by declining mineral grades and rising global demand for copper and lithium. While the sector remains a dominant economic

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Surge in fatal mining accidents in Chile

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Latest: Sernageomin intensifies mining safety measures in Chile

The Chilean mining sector is facing a critical safety crisis following a surge in fatalities, with at least 13 deaths reported in 2026. Recent incidents include a 61-year-old bulldozer operator falling 50 meters at the R

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Mexico-Guatemala & South American seismic activity

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Latest: Seismic activity reported across multiple regions in South America and Asia

The region continues to experience significant seismic events. On 17 July 2026, a shallow magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the Pacific coast near Tapachula, Chiapas, and the adjacent Guatemalan shoreline. Tsunami alerts w

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Nevados de Chillán volcanic activity

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Latest: Nevados de Chillán volcano records six eruptive pulses

The Nevados de Chillán volcanic complex in Chile has experienced a period of heightened activity characterized by increased seismic events. On September 23, monitoring stations detected long-period earthquakes and seismi

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Geological and volcanic activity in Chile

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Latest: Chilean authorities to conduct volcanic eruption drills

Chile has experienced significant geological instability, including a massive sinkhole in the Arauco commune's Villa El Mirador sector. This event prompted the preventive evacuation of 152 families from a housing complex

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Chilean rural and agricultural sustainability initiatives

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Latest: Chilean farmers face technical advisory loss amid climate risks

Chile is implementing new institutional and practical frameworks to address environmental challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and water insecurity. The Institute for Agricultural Development (INDAP)

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Severe weather and flooding in Chile

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Latest: Heavy rains and landslides cause emergencies in Biobío Region

Following the severe weather in early October 2026, the situation in the Las Condes commune of Santiago has escalated into a major emergency response. After the mudslide and flash flood on October 8, President José Anton

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Peru small-scale and artisanal mining census

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Latest: Peru allocates S/ 38.1 million for small-scale mining census

Peru is preparing to conduct its first National Census of Small-Scale and Artisanal Mining to address significant data gaps in the sector. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Energy and Mines

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Chilean mining concession legal and regulatory developments

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Latest: Chile suspends mining concession auctions for small-scale miners

Legal and administrative developments regarding mining concessions in Chile have emerged through judicial rulings and government interventions. In October 2026, the Supreme Court of Chile upheld a ruling concerning the

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Codelco industrial accidents and safety measures

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Latest: PDI forms team to investigate El Teniente mine worker deaths

Following industrial accidents at its mining facilities, the state-owned company Codelco has implemented new safety protocols and risk management strategies. In October, two separate incidents were reported: a worker was

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Chilean mining royalty distribution and collection

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Latest: Tarapacá leads northern Chile in budget execution and mining royalty distribution

A study by the Center for Copper and Mining Studies (CESCO) indicates that Chilean mining royalty collections reached $1.6 trillion in 2025, marking an 11% increase from the prior year. However, the report notes that onl

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Mining regulatory and reform efforts in Chile

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Latest: Chile mining patent reform debate focuses on exploration incentives

In Chile, legislative discussions continue regarding Bulletin No. 18.259-08, a mining protection bill aimed at small and medium-scale mining. The proposal seeks to replace the current progressive patent scale with two fi

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