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La Moneda, Santiago — The Chilean government has officially formed the High-Level Advisory Committee to draft the country’s National Strategy for Critical Minerals. The committee, comprising 16 members, held its inaugural session on Thursday in the Montt Varas Hall of La Moneda Palace. The goal: to lay out a long-term roadmap that will position Chile

Mining has long been one of the most profitable industries in the world—but also one of the most environmentally destructive, due to the use of toxic chemicals and the pollution of freshwater sources. Now, a scientific breakthrough in Spain may signal the end of that era: the advent of renewable mining, a revolutionary technique that

Chile’s Minister of Mining, Aurora Williams, addressed the recent fluctuations in copper prices, emphasizing caution amid the turbulence triggered by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and its global repercussions. “We are in a watchful position in a scenario of high volatility, where new developments emerge every day,” said Williams during an interview on

As part of Cesco Week, one of the most prominent gatherings for the mining industry in Latin America, the Forum on Excellence in Mining Project Management brought together senior leaders from major companies to reflect on current and future challenges facing the sector. A unanimous message emerged from the forum: collaboration across the mining ecosystem

New export restrictions directly impact key elements used in high-performance technologies, renewable energy systems, and advanced defense applications. China has ramped up its control over critical minerals by imposing new export restrictions on seven types of rare earth elements. The move threatens to disrupt the global supply of materials essential for manufacturing advanced technologies. The

As global industries pivot toward clean energy, electric mobility, and advanced electronics, the demand for rare earth elements (REEs) has surged to unprecedented levels. South America—long known for its rich reserves of copper, lithium, and gold—is now entering the spotlight for its potential to become a significant player in rare earth mining. With nations like

Amid trade tensions and falling iron ore prices, Chilean mining group CAP is shifting focus toward rare earths through its partnership with Aclara Resources. With plans to restart the Los Colorados Mine and invest US$275 million in 2025, CAP sees a “gigantic opportunity” in Chile and Brazil to challenge China’s dominance in heavy rare earth production.