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Chile ranks 2nd globally in terms of highest number of women in mining

InvestChile - March,12,2025

Over the past decade, the presence of women in large-scale mining companies has tripled, reaching 21.8% in the first half of 2024, a figure that remained stable in the second half of the year with a total of 11,239 female employees.

Topics: Mining- Women

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InvestChile: Investing in female talent

InvestChile - March,10,2025

Through concrete actions and gender parity on its work team, InvestChile promotes the inclusion of women in the workplace and encourages foreign companies operating in Chile to adopt non-sexist labor policies.

Topics: Women- Best practices

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Airbus targets Chile as a hub for its operations in Latin America

InvestChile - February,19,2025

The company, based at the Tobalaba Airport, receives aircraft and pilots for training from Argentina, Peru, and Uruguay. It recently had to bring in a new flight simulator due to high demand for its training services.

Topics: Transport

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Flixbus remains committed to Chile and expects sales to increase 300%

InvestChile - February,17,2025

As the German bus company celebrates its 12th anniversary, Flixbus Chile’s Managing Director, Santiago Echeverría, shared its high expectations for the Chilean market and plans to continue expanding operations in 2025.

Topics: German investment- Transport

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Michelin begins recycling mining tires in Chile

InvestChile - February,10,2025

The plant, located in the La Negra industrial zone of Antofagasta, has a surface area of 7,725 m2 and the capacity to process 2,200 giant 63-inch tires per year.

Topics: Mining- Recycling- French investment

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Rio2 announces start of construction of Fenix Gold in Atacama

InvestChile - February,7,2025

The project, located in northern Chile, involves an investment of US$235 million, and production is expected to be initiated in January 2026.

Topics: Foreign Investment- Mining

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How to Invest in Chile: What Protection does Chile offer Investors?

InvestChile - January,22,2025

Foreign investors can participate in every Chilean business sector and their capital can account for up to 100% of a company's capital. 

Topics: How to invest in Chile

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InvestChile's portfolio closed 2024 with record growth of 68%

InvestChile - January,21,2025

The energy sector accounted for the largest number of investment projects last year, and the United States was the main country of origin for investor companies. InvestChile Director, Karla Flores, highlighted the creation of over 20,000 new direct jobs. 

Topics: Foreign Investment- InvestChile

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Chile: Leader in Artificial Intelligence in Latin America

InvestChile - January,20,2025

Chile’s AI leadership is not a coincidence. The combination of advanced infrastructure, clear policies, and a collaborative ecosystem positions the country as an attractive destination for foreign investment in technology.

Topics: Global services- Artificial Intelligence

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The future of electric vehicles and lithium demand in Chile

InvestChile - January,14,2025

With global lithium demand projected to increase by over 40 times by 2040, Chile is positioned as a leader in the transition toward cleaner and more innovative transportation. 

Topics: Lithium- Electromobility

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Accor hotel chain expects to expand Chilean operations by 20% in 2025

InvestChile - January,8,2025

The French chain projects 20% growth in 2025, driven by Brazilian tourism and reactivation of the Argentine market.

Topics: Infrastructure- Tourism- French investment

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Arcos Dorados renews McDonald’s franchise for 20 years

InvestChile - January,7,2025

The agreement includes a royalty of 6% on net sales for the first 10 years, increasing to 6.25% in the following five years, and reaching 6.5% in the final five-year period.

Topics: Food Industry- Chilean Economy

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Electricity generation in Chile 2024: 68% originated from renewables

InvestChile - January,6,2025

Chile continues to lead the transition toward a more sustainable energy matrix, with a remarkable 68% of electricity generation in 2024 coming from renewable energy sources, according to data from the National Electricity Coordinator. 

Topics: Energy- Renewables

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Seafood is key to Chile’s sustainable development

InvestChile - January,3,2025

Innovation in seafood products is driving healthy eating, while Chile’s exports in the sector
are reaching record levels.

Topics: Food Industry- Healthy Food

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BHP gets the green light for a US$1.7 billion mining project

InvestChile - December,30,2024

Aiming to prolong the usability of the Spence mine, the initiative will adapt the current leaching operation to extend its useful life until 2039.

Topics: Mining

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Aysén Region: Where is it most attractive to invest?

InvestChile - December,27,2024

Its geography, safety, availability of talent, and tax benefits make it an excellent alternative for companies looking to develop their business in Chile.

Topics: Foreign Investment

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Chile boosts artificial intelligence with supercomputing program

InvestChile - December,19,2024

Technology companies, universities, and AI transfer centers will be able to access up to US$7 million in funding. 

Topics: Global services- Artificial Intelligence

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Walmart Chile announces US$1.3 billion investment

InvestChile - December,17,2024

The plan includes opening 70 new supermarkets – 70% of which will be outside of Santiago – and creating more than 4,000 direct jobs over the next five years.

Topics: Retail

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Women in fintech: driving balance and workplace inclusion

InvestChile - December,13,2024

Chile has positioned itself as a fintech hub in the Southern Cone, highlighting the inclusion of women and diverse talent as key drivers of growth in this dynamic industry.

Topics: Women- Fintech

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Road and digital infrastructure to connect 17 parks in Patagonia

InvestChile - December,9,2024

The new Transforma Program aims to promote the Route of Parks as a key destination for nature and conservation, fostering the sustainable development of 60 local communities over the next 10 years.

Topics: Infrastructure- Tourism

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