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Chile

Chile is a South American country located along the continent's western edge, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes mountain range to the east. The capital and largest city is Santiago. With a population of about 19-million, Chile has a diversified economy heavily reliant on mining, particularly copper production. The country is the world's largest copper producer, accounting for roughly a quarter to a third of global supply, with major deposits in the Atacama Desert and other northern regions. Chile's currency is the Chilean peso. The economy also encompasses agriculture, forestry, fishing, wine production and manufacturing. Chile operates as a presidential republic with a strong tradition of democratic governance. The country is a member of the Pacific Alliance, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Chile achieved independence from Spain in 1818 and has since developed into one of South America's most stable and prosperous nations, though it experienced military dictatorship from 1973 to 1990 before returning to democracy.

Chile News


Caserones mine
Lundin limits some mining activity in Chile amid adverse weather
Updated 5 hours ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian miner Lundin Mining has advised of severe winter storm conditions impacting Chile's Atacama region, including regional flooding and significant snowfall, which affects its Candelaria and... 


China flag
China’s sulphuric acid exports all but vanish in June, plunging 99%
20th July 2026 By: Reuters

China’s sulphuric acid exports plunged more than 99% in June following a move to halt overseas shipments, leaving Chile and Indonesia, its two biggest buyers last year, without any cargoes, customs... 


South32 delivers strong operating results, accelerates portfolio transition
South32 delivers strong operating results, accelerates portfolio transition
20th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

In its latest quarterly report, diversified miner South32 CEO Matt Daley says the group continued to deliver strong operating results, exceeding group production guidance for the financial year... 


Sierra Gorda mine
South32 Q4 copper output declines, missing market estimates
20th July 2026 By: Reuters

Australian diversified miner South32 reported lower fourth-quarter copper production on Monday, missing market estimates, as impacts from inclement weather continued to hamper mining operations at... 


Lundin Mining's Caserones mine, in Chile
Lundin Mining expects gold collar contract losses of $12m in Q2
17th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and Nasdaq-listed mining major Lundin Mining expects to report certain impacts to its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) and adjusted earnings per... 


Port Hedland in Australia
Australian shares end flat; BHP copper output cut, work-stoppage dents miners
16th July 2026 By: Reuters

Australian shares ended flat on Thursday, as banks steadied the benchmark against a BHP-led mining selloff that wiped out most of the sector's recent gains, after the global miner cut its copper... 


The Escondida mine
BHP confident of group’s future growth opportunities, despite warning of lower 2027 copper output
16th July 2026 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Global diversified miner BHP produced nearly two-million tonnes of copper and record iron-ore production for the financial year ended June 30, but has substantially lowered its copper production... 


The Maricunga salt flat
Codelco sees lithium project in Chile's Maricunga salt flat feasible in eight more years
16th July 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's Codelco expects its lithium project in the Maricunga salt flat to become a reality in eight years, chairperson Bernardo Fontaine said on Wednesday. The Maricunga lithium project is managed... 


The El Abra mine
Chile's Codelco expects flat copper output in coming years, chairperson says
16th July 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's State-run copper miner Codelco expects production in the coming years to stay similar to current levels, chairperson Bernardo Fontaine said on Wednesday, when asked if the company was on... 


Chilean Cobalt drill core samples
Rare earths explorer Chilean Cobalt starts next earn-in phase of work, ships carbonate concentrate samples
15th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As US-based Chilean Cobalt Corporation works to earn 100% ownership of the NeoRe rare earths project in southern Chile, the company has completed a Phase 1 work programme and has actively started... 


Antofagasta's Centinela operation
Antofagasta's first-half copper output drops 9.5%, uptick seen ahead
15th July 2026 By: Reuters

Chilean miner Antofagasta said on Wednesday its copper output fell 9.5% in the first half to 285 000 tons owing to lower production at two key mines, but affirmed its yearly forecast as it expects... 


Image of a tachnician doing work on the control panel of a Condra hoist.
Support for crane maintenance extended
10th July 2026

Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra has expanded its maintenance programme to include hands-on training for customers’ service personnel. The company says it will also introduce remote diagnostics... 


Copper mineralisation
Australian miners collaborate to identify Chilean copper opportunities
9th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Australian miners Freehill Mining and Austral Gold have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at fast-tracking Freehill's move into copper. Freehill will work with Austral to identify new... 


Lithium project in Chile
Chile's lithium export value nearly triples in H1 on rising prices, strong demand
9th July 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's lithium exports surged in value in the first half of the year, nearly tripling from a year earlier as stronger prices and solid global demand boosted sales, the government said on... 


Escondida mine
BHP gets approval to start $15bn copper expansion in Chile
7th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group has received its first major environmental approval for the expansion of its Escondida copper mine in Chile, enabling a tranche of work worth as much as $14.7-billion to start. The... 


Lithium spodumene crystal
Italy's Eni buys minority stake in EnergyX's lithium project in Chile
7th July 2026 By: Reuters

Italian energy group Eni said on Monday it signed a deal to buy a 25% stake in Black Giant, a subsidiary of US startup EnergyX, which is developing a lithium project in Chile. Lithium is... 


A KGHM-owned mine
Poland's KGHM is exploring acquisition possibilities outside Europe, CEO says
6th July 2026 By: Reuters

Poland's state-controlled copper and silver miner KGHM is exploring potential acquisition opportunities outside Europe under its new strategy, including projects in Morocco, Argentina, Canada and... 


Copper cathode
Cobre achieves positive cashflow from newly owned Sierra Atacama project
6th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed copper producer Cobre has achieved positive operating cashflow at the Sierra Atacama project, in Chile, within two months of assuming control of the operation.  The company reported a... 


Atacama salt flat
Chile's Novandino Litio seeks enviro approval for $3bn Atacama lithium project
6th July 2026 By: Reuters

Novandino Litio, the joint venture between Chilean lithium producer SQM and State-owned copper miner Codelco, filed for environmental approval on Friday for a $3-billion project aimed at extending... 


New South32 CEO Matt Daley.
New South32 CEO sees strong growth ahead in zinc, lead, silver, copper
3rd July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Being a premier base metals-focused business with strong growth potential is the vision for South32 of new CEO Matt Daley. “We've got around 55% production growth over the next handful of years in... 


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