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Bernardo Fontaine

Bernardo Fontaine is a Chilean businessman and executive associated with the mining and critical minerals sector in Chile. He has been involved in discussions and ventures relating to lithium extraction and copper mining, sectors central to Chile's economy, including projects tied to the Maricunga salt flat, a lithium-rich brine deposit in the Atacama region. His work intersects with the broader critical minerals industry, which has drawn significant State and corporate interest amid global demand for battery materials. Fontaine has engaged with major mining companies operating in Chile, including state-owned Codelco and multinational Rio Tinto, both of which have interests in copper and lithium projects in the country. Chile holds some of the world's largest lithium and copper reserves, making figures involved in the sector's development commercially and politically significant. Fontaine's profile has grown alongside Chile's efforts to expand private and foreign participation in lithium production, traditionally dominated by State entities. He recurs in coverage of Chile's evolving critical minerals policy and negotiations over access to strategic deposits. Details of his earlier career and specific corporate roles are limited in available public reporting.

Bernardo Fontaine News


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... 


El Teniente mine
Codelco debt and high costs hurt competitiveness, document says
3rd July 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's State-run copper giant Codelco sees soaring costs, which are over one-and-a-half times above its global rivals, and heavy debt are the main challenges to the struggling company's... 


El Teniente copper mine
Chile's Codelco to consider asset sales, partnerships in investment review
25th June 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's State-owned Codelco, one of the world's largest copper producers, will consider asset sales and partnerships as part of a broader review of its investment priorities, chairperson Bernardo... 


The neighbouring Los Bronces and Andina mines, in Chile
Anglo, Codelco ink definitive agreement for joint mine plan in Chile
24th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Anglo American has completed a definitive agreement with Chile's State-owned miner Codelco to implement a joint mine plan for their respective Los Bronces and Andina copper... 


Codelco's El Teniente mine
Chile's Codelco copper giant names Jorge Gomez as new CEO
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's embattled State copper giant Codelco named Jorge Gomez as its new CEO on Wednesday as the company continues to deal with fallout following a scandal over inflated production figures. In a... 


Codelco's offices
Chile taps new chair for copper miner Codelco amid production, debt concerns
15th May 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's government on Thursday tapped Bernardo Fontaine to replace Maximo Pacheco as chairperson of the world's largest copper producer, State-run Codelco, giving the economist and executive a key... 


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