MinEner Editor Quillagua project sets a new benchmark for energy storage in the region Chile has taken a major step forward in clean energy development with the inauguration of Quillagua, the largest solar power plant with battery storage in Latin America. Located in the Antofagasta desert, the project showcases the country’s progress toward building a cleaner and
The mining industry is still grappling with the implications of a new era in international trade marked by escalating tariff wars. While long-term attention remains fixed on a possible decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding specific copper tariffs, mining executives are already anticipating changes in trade routes and potential shifts in global copper
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia – April 7, 2025The College of Electrical Engineers of Santa Cruz has announced the much-anticipated return of Finergy 2025, the seventh edition of Bolivia’s International Energy Fair, to be held from June 11 to 13 at the Marriott Hotel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. This year’s edition promises
A landmark green hydrogen project led by French energy giant TotalEnergies has officially entered Chile’s Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA), marking a pivotal moment for the country’s renewable energy future. With a staggering projected investment of US$20 billion, the initiative in the Magallanes region stands as the largest hydrogen project—and the most significant investment ever—to
The mining industry is undergoing significant transformations driven by technological advancements, evolving market dynamics, and a heightened focus on sustainability. As we progress through 2025, several key trends are shaping the sector’s future. Here are the top 10 mining trends to watch: 1. Surge in Demand for Critical Minerals The global shift towards renewable energy
By Minener Editor In the age of decarbonization, digitization, and defense modernization, an unassuming group of 17 minerals is quietly dictating the future of global power: rare earth elements (REEs). These elements — with obscure names like neodymium, dysprosium, and yttrium — are the linchpins of advanced technology, clean energy, and military systems. But while
ECONOMY | April 8, 2025 A major project in Penco, Chile, is currently stalled due to bureaucracy, despite its potential to produce over 10% of the global supply of rare earths—a resource critical for modern technologies. Economist Joaquín Lavín, MBA from the University of Chicago and Director of the Institute of Entrepreneurship at Universidad del
By Luis Fernando Valle – PPO Abogados In a recent nationwide survey commissioned by a prominent Bolivian entrepreneur and conducted by a reputable firm, one issue stood out among the top ten concerns expressed by citizens: the mismanagement of natural resources. This response, emerging amid widespread anxiety over the ongoing economic crisis, reflects a growing
By Roque Benavides, President of Compañía Minera Buenaventura Peru is a country blessed with a wealth of natural resources—gas, oil, and minerals—that, when developed responsibly, can serve as a powerful engine for national progress. Harnessing these assets means more than just extraction: it demands environmental stewardship, respect for local communities, and a firm commitment to