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Italian company Ferrero to invest US$ 94 million in Chile

InvestChile - May,13,2026

Ferrero Hazelnut Company CEO Marco Botta said Chile is key to the company’s global supply chain. The company has already invested US$ 330 million in the country.

Topics: Food Industry

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Teck breaks copper production records, and profits skyrocket in 2026

InvestChile - April,29,2026

The mining company reported strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2026, with record copper sales and a significant increase in EBITDA, thereby consolidating its position in the global critical minerals market.

Topics: Mining

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Salmon shipments reach an all-time high for a single quarter

InvestChile - April,21,2026

Between January and March 2026, USD 1.99 billion (FOB) was exported, representing an annual growth of 8%.

Topics: Food Industry

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Chile hosts 15% of all data centers in Latin Americaina

InvestChile - April,20,2026

With 166 MW of installed capacity, the country is the third largest market in the region and is leading the development of hyperscale infrastructure.

Topics: Global Services

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SQMi and SEPROSYS partner to advance direct lithium extraction

InvestChile - April,16,2026

The installation will enable testing with brines and lithium-containing solutions, thereby helping to assess how advanced extraction technologies can improve lithium recovery while promoting responsible resource development.

Topics: Mining

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Chile surpasses 10 million 5G connections

InvestChile - April,14,2026

A recent JP Morgan study highlights Chile as the Latin American country with the most affordable broadband internet, priced at US$3.12 per 100 Mbps, reflecting a combination of speed, competition and accessibility.

Topics: Global Services

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Mercado Libre announces its largest investment in Chile: US$750 million

InvestChile - April,2,2026

The company announced it will create 1,200 new jobs on top of its current workforce of 3,800, bringing the total to 5,000 employees by the end of the year.

Topics: Retail

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Walmart invests US$200 million to expand its logistics center in Pudahuel

InvestChile - March,31,2026

Walmart Chile’s investment aims to double the size of its logistics center in Pudahuel and add over 2,300 robots, enabling faster deliveries to remote areas and lower prices nationwide.

Topics: Retail

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Master plan: Chile’s next step in modernizing its prison infrastructure

The program includes regulatory changes and a prioritized project portfolio to attract bidders and address security challenges.

Topics: Infrastructure

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Approximately 70% of the water used in large-scale mining will come from the sea by 2034

InvestChile - March,19,2026

The use of seawater will become a key component of Chilean mining, driven by water scarcity, new projects and growing sustainability requirements.

Topics: Mining

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Chile becomes largest concession market for Spanish company Sacyr

InvestChile - March,13,2026

The Chilean division wrapped up 2025 with revenues of 423 million Euros, making it the company’s leading operation, followed by Colombia, Spain, Uruguay and Mexico.

Topics: Infrastructure

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Codelco and Microsoft sign agreement to develop AI at work sites

InvestChile - March,9,2026

The companies will collaborate to implement technological tools and solutions that boost the Chilean mining company’s productivity, operational efficiency and digital security.

Topics: Mining

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Tender terms for the port of San Vicente submitted to the TDLC

InvestChile - March,5,2026

The state-owned Port of Talcahuano has reached a key milestone in its concession process, projecting a public tender for 2028 that will open new investment opportunities for local and foreign companies. The concession holder will begin operations in January 2030, boosting the development of logistics and port services in southern Chile.

Topics: Infrastructure

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Solarig and Tesla will boost battery business in Chile

InvestChile - March,5,2026

The Spanish firm will oversee the operation and maintenance of the Megapack system for Elon Musk’s company in Chile.

Topics: Energy

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PriceSmart announces the two municipalities chosen for its launch in Chile

InvestChile - February,18,2026

More than ten brands linked to the U.S. chain were registered in 2025, including pharmacy services.

Topics: Retail

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Millicom and NJJ complete purchase of Telefónica Chile

InvestChile - February,12,2026

The joint venture acquired 100% of Telefónica in Chile, strengthening Millicom's long-term strategy in the region.

Topics: Telecom

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Foreign investors respond to wildfire emergency

InvestChile - February,9,2026

Following the wildfires that severely impacted southern Chile in January, foreign companies operating in the country activated concrete support measures for reconstruction and the wellbeing of affected communities and employees.

Topics: wildfire emergency

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Séché boosts its presence in Chile’s waste management market

InvestChile - February,9,2026

The acquisition of Hidronor makes the French company the leading hazardous waste management operation in Chile. 

Topics: Recycling

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Canadian gold miner initiates operations in Chile

InvestChile - January,15,2026

Rio2 launches production at its flagship Fenix Gold project amid record gold prices.

Topics: Mining

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Cybersecurity in Chile: New framework law boosts the local ecosystem

Global digitalization is expanding both opportunities and risks. In Chile, strong technology adoption and a new Cybersecurity Framework Law are transforming the country into a regional leader in addressing cyber threats. 

Topics: Global Services

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