The new areas in which lithium exploration and extraction projects can be developed are located in the Tarapacá and Antofagasta regions.  

Topics: Mining- Lithium

The “Investment in Chilean Mining: Project Portfolio 2024-2033” Report by COCHILCO revealed a 26.5% increase relative to the previous period.  

Topics: Mining

The Port of Antofagasta Breakwater Expansion Project promises not only to modernize Chile's port infrastructure, but also to open up foreign investment opportunities in a sector that is key for the country's economic development.

Topics: Infrastructure- Public Tender

The U.S. retailer is the third largest employer in Chile, and 54% of its employees are now women, thanks to its inclusion and equality measures.   

Topics: Retail- Women- Best practices

The Turkish fashion chain, which has more than 1,200 stores worldwide, will arrive at the Mallplaza Oeste shopping center in the Cerrillos district of Santiago. 

Topics: Retail

The agreement will promote competitive and environmentally responsible mining, minimizing its carbon footprint through electrification.

Topics: Mining- Decarbonize

The two companies, with their offer of US$813 million, have prevailed over two bids from Chinese consortiums, as well as offers submitted by other Spanish companies such as Acciona, Azvi and OHLA.

Topics: Infrastructure- Transport

The Intercorp holding company is the supermarket business leader in Peru, with a 40% share. Its owner has been listed among the richest people in the world.

Topics: Retail

Grupo Bimbo, a Mexican group, fosters female participation and empowerment in the workplace at its subsidiary, Ideal. 

Topics: Food Industry- Women- Best practices

Chile is adopting district energy systems to meet heating and cooling demands, reduce pollution and move toward its 2050 decarbonization goals. 

Topics: Energy- Renewable energy

Chile consolidates its position as a food innovation leader, launching the 5th edition of the Food Innovation Catalog. This year, it features 50 products and services shaping the industry’s future. 

Topics: Food Industry- Innovation- Foodtech

The proposal aims to simplify sectoral permit processing, reducing processing time and increasing efficiency and certainty in investment projects. The bill is now moving into its second legislative stage in the Senate. 

Topics: Chilean Economy

The Ukrainian multinational will implement a talent acceleration program for young people in the region.

Topics: Digital Talent

For the second straight year, the report found that Chile continues to lead in the adoption and development of AI, excelling in infrastructure, specialized talent and research.

Topics: Technology- Ranking- Artificial Intelligence

After setting up operations in Chile in 2023, the pharmaceutical company is already marketing a product for treating leukemia. They are looking to expand their portfolio and aspire to work with the public sector.

Topics: Pharma

The Spanish company, through Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista Central, will carry out the project to construct two tunnels under northern Santiago’s Lo Ruiz hill.

Topics: Infrastructure

Chile was distinguished with the International Prize for Gender Equality in Trade in the category “Sustainable Development and Gender Equity” for its policy “Trade and Gender Chapters in Trade Agreements”.

Topics: International trade- Women- Best practices

A new bill aims to increase the participation of women on the boards of publicly traded and special corporations, establishing a suggested maximum quota of 60% for the gender with greater representation.

Topics: Women- Chilean Economy- Best practices

At the end of the first half of the year, the surface area occupied by this type of facilities had doubled compared to the same time last year, reaching its highest point since records began. Installed capacity also recorded a significant increase. 

Topics: Global services- Technology- Data Center