Rising gold prices unlock new opportunities in Chile
Although better known for copper, Chile is the world’s 21st largest producer of gold, representing 1.2% of global output. Its production of the metal has grown 20% since 2021, positioning th...
INLiSa opens RFI for its Lithium and Salt Flats Pilot Platform
The National Lithium and Salt Flats Institute (Instituto Nacional de Litio y Salares, INLiSa) has launched an international call to co-design its new pilot platform. This unique platform wil...
Montero Mining bets on significant discoveries in Chile
The Canadian mining company is advancing a comprehensive exploration strategy to develop early-stage exploration targets into economically viable deposits in Chile.
Integrated operations centers: The revolution of Chilean mining
Over 40% of mining in Chile is now managed through Integrated Operations Centers (IOCs), transforming the sector with new job profiles, higher productivity, and opportunities for foreign com...
Chile ranks 2nd globally in terms of highest number of women in mining
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 yea...
Michelin begins recycling mining tires in Chile
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.
Rio2 announces start of construction of Fenix Gold in Atacama
The project, located in northern Chile, involves an investment of US$235 million, and production is expected to be initiated in January 2026.
The future of electric vehicles and lithium demand in Chile
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.
BHP gets the green light for a US$1.7 billion mining project
Aiming to prolong the usability of the Spence mine, the initiative will adapt the current leaching operation to extend its useful life until 2039.
Chile announces process to assign CEOLs for six lithium deposits
The new areas in which lithium exploration and extraction projects can be developed are located in the Tarapacá and Antofagasta regions.