Blog invest Chile 2026

CBC Survey: 54% of early-stage investment projects in Chile are led by foreign companies

InvestChile — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT

According to an InvestChile analysis of CBC data, FDI-related projects totaled US$154.4 billion in the second quarter, representing 64% of the total value of private projects.

Chile–Argentina Binational Mining Treaty: A Renewed Gateway for Cross-Border Investment

cjanse@investchile.gob.cl (Christoff Janse, Mining Sector Lead) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT

This renewed momentum comes at a strategic moment: the commission is working to convert a binational project portfolio worth over US$20.7 billion into greater investment, employment, and innovation for border regions.

AI expands electricity transmission capacity in southern Chile by 60%

InvestChile — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Automatic Transfer Control System will allow the incorporation of an additional 239 GWh of wind power generation into the grid, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of about 100,000 homes.

Italian company Master Martini committed to expansion in Chile

InvestChile — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The company is looking to build a US$50 million plant in Renca to manufacture chocolates, creams and vegetable drinks.

How Anglo American is fostering women's participation in mining

InvestChile — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The English company this year launched the “Inicia Mantenedoras” (Start Maintenance) program, which integrated 22 women into the Los Bronces maintenance team with permanent contracts.

OHLA secures its largest contract for the Santiago Metro

InvestChile — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Spanish company has completed a total of 12 projects on the Santiago Metro and has exceeded €700 million in accumulated investment in projects developed on the network.

Women in Chile’s large-scale mining sector reach their highest level of participation

InvestChile — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

A report by the CCM-Eleva alliance presents the percentage of women in the mining industry and the number of women hired in the first half of the year. The report suggests that career development pathways need to be strengthened.

Artificial intelligence giant Snowflake arrives in Chile

InvestChile — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The company aims to position Chile as a hub for South America through a Santiago-based operation staffed by executives specialized in meeting the needs of Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina.

The new female CEOs of multinational companies in Chile

InvestChile — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In the last six months, three women have taken the helm at Walmart, Unilever and Movistar Chile: Annie Walker, Chantal Goldschmidt and Carolina Vallejo, respectively.

Aramark opens third plant and accelerates its growth strategy in Chile

InvestChile — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The multinational food service company acquired Innovalim, located in Pudahuel, to scale up its “cook & chill” production capacity. The system involves cooking followed by rapid cooling.