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
April 7, 2025 | Economy & Geopolitics Amid global attention on trade wars and geopolitical tensions, a major announcement from Kazakhstan went largely unnoticed last week: the discovery of the country’s largest rare earth deposit to date, with an estimated one million tonnes of critical minerals such as cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, and yttrium. These elements
April 7, 2025 Women in Mining Perú (WIM Perú) has announced its new board of directors for the 2025–2027 period, with economist Nahil Hirsh stepping in as president. Hirsh aims to actively support the professional growth and leadership of women across Peru’s mining sector. The newly appointed leadership team features experienced professionals with solid backgrounds
Antofagasta, Chile – April 6, 2025 – The Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) has issued a favorable evaluation of the Environmental Impact Declaration (DIA) for the project “Land Transport of Calcium Oxide in the Antofagasta Region: Increase in Frequency,” submitted by Servicios de Transporte Integrado Limitada. The project, backed by a US$4.5 million investment, aims to
Arequipa, April 5, 2025 — Tamiko Hasegawa, Head of Innovation and Sustainability at Anglo American Quellaveco, underscored the mining sector’s critical role in the global energy transition during her presentation at the Perú Energía Sur forum in Arequipa. Speaking on behalf of the company’s operations in Peru’s Moquegua region, Hasegawa stressed the urgent need for
Santiago, April 5, 2025 — Anglo American has officially begun construction on the Los Bronces Integrado project in Chile’s Metropolitan Region, located 65 kilometers from Santiago. The initiative aims to secure the long-term operation of the historic Los Bronces copper mine, which has been active for over 150 years. The company stated that construction began
By Francisco Javier González In the race toward a greener future, rare earth elements (REEs) — a group of 17 critical minerals — have become central to the development of cutting-edge technologies. From solar panels and wind turbines to electric vehicle batteries, consumer electronics, and defense systems, these elements are indispensable. For Chile — already