Chile open to all paths to lithium mining, minister says

Chile is the world's no. 1 copper producer and second largest lithium producer, but while its copper output is dominated by the giant state-run Codelco, the state has yet to produce lithium.

Mining Guide 2022

In the fourth edition of "Chile: Leading responsible mining", the Ministry of Mining includes a portfolio of 34 initiatives. Among them, 33 projects are under the exploration category …

Thirsty copper mines turn to sea as Chile water debate rages

The Cochilco report estimates that mining's use of seawater — either used directly or desalinated — will increase 167% by 2032, while freshwater use will decline 45%.

Chile's newly announced National Lithium Strategy – What miners need …

By José Ignacio Morán. June 6, 2023. Mining. In April 2023, the Chilean government announced its long-awaited National Lithium Strategy, with the aim of promoting the exploration, exploitation and beneficiation of this important mineral. It is important to first understand how the current lithium regulatory regime in Chile is structured ...

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Chile: Understanding The Recent Changes In Chile's Mining …

Changes to Chile's mining legal framework over the past four decades have been rare and modest. However, February 2022 marked a significant turn with the enactment of Law No. 21,420 (the "Law"), which contains the most important amendments to the Mining Code (the "Code") since it was enacted in 1983.

Environmental Management Strategies in the …

are a relevant concern for the mining industry in Chile because of the need to reduce water consumption and boost the electricity generation capacity to ensure sustainable operation [ 22, 23 ].

Mining in Chile – statistics & facts | Statista

Mining in Chile – statistics & facts. Chile. Mining has been an important part of the Chilean identity since indigenous times, and through the course of its history, the Andean country has...

How Chile's Progressive New Plan to Mine Lithium Faces …

By Alexander Villegas. ATACAMA DESERT, Chile - Chile's millennial president, Gabriel Boric, promised to mine differently. He would turn the world's largest copper producer and second...

Mining of Lithium, Key to the Climate Fight, Faces …

Jan. 6, 2022. SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, Chile — Plans to expand lithium mining in Chile, the world's second largest producer, hit political roadblocks this week, raising new questions about ...

Mining Permits in Chile: What You Need to Know

When getting a mining permit in Chile, the process to obtain an exploration concession consists of four key steps: Submit an exploration request, known in Chile as ' …

How Chile's Progressive New Plan to Mine Lithium Faces …

By Alexander Villegas. ATACAMA DESERT, Chile - Chile's millennial president, Gabriel Boric, promised to mine differently. He would turn the world's largest …

Teck to re-do environmental permit for Quebrada Blanca expansion in Chile

Teck is set to inaugurate the Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 project, which it says is one of the largest undeveloped copper resources in the world, in Chile's far north later this week.

Chile aims to be among world's top three cobalt producers

Green cobalt. With the right technology, Chile could extract the mineral in a cleaner way and at lower production costs, experts say. One of the methods under study …

Chile: Understanding The Recent Changes In Chile's Mining …

Changes to Chile's mining legal framework over the past four decades have been rare and modest. However, February 2022 marked a significant turn with the …

Chilean Senate commission approves adjusted mining …

Credit: Wikipedia. Chile's Senate on Thursday pushed forward an amended version of the country's mining royalty bill, which would raise tariffs on firms operating in the world's top copper ...

Chile miners brace as president elect signals environmental

Chile's mining sector is bracing for tighter environmental rules ahead after President-elect Gabriel Boric pledged to oppose a controversial $2.5 billion iron-copper mine that was approved in ...

Mining Permits in Chile: What You Need to Know

When getting a mining permit in Chile, the process to obtain an exploration concession consists of four key steps: Submit an exploration request, known in Chile as ' Pedimento ' before the Civil Court of the territory where the mining deposit you want to explore is located.

Chile to Anglo: Sell if you want but we will get our stake

Reuters reports the Chairman of Chile's Codelco vowed on Thursday to go ahead with buying a 49% stake in Anglo American's southern Chilean properties. The state copper giant said that it would ...

Mineral rush: How Chile's mega mines are critical to our …

And while we have centuries of experience in mining copper, we have barely a decade's experience of mining lithium at scale. The International Energy Agency thinks demand for lithium could rise ...

The rush to 'go electric' comes with a hidden cost: destructive lithium

T he Atacama salt flat is a majestic, high-altitude expanse of gradations of white and grey, peppered with red lagoons and ringed by towering volcanoes. It took me a moment to get my bearings on ...

CHILE MINING 2023

"The conversation in the mining industry primarily revolves around the royalties bill, but to discuss reforms, we need to put everything on the table, including labor, pensions, and health," Philippe Hemmerdinger, president of APRIMIN, agreed, noting however that the government's wide-ranging reforms have met with significant resistance ...

Chile aims to be among world's top three cobalt producers

Green cobalt. With the right technology, Chile could extract the mineral in a cleaner way and at lower production costs, experts say. One of the methods under study is the application of...

Chile wants to boost local copper smelting capacity to

Chile, the top copper-mining nation, is moving forward with a strategy to grow local processing capacity in a bid to reduce its dependence on Asian smelters and make shipping cleaner. The Mining ...

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The mining sector's contribution to the country's 2022 GDP was 13.6 percent and mining exports reached 58 percent of total country exports. The industry remains a key sector of Chile's economy. The estimated price of copper for 2023 is $4.04 per pound. According to USGS, Chile lithium production output increased from 28,300 MT of lithium ...

Mining Guide 2022

In the fourth edition of "Chile: Leading responsible mining", the Ministry of Mining includes a portfolio of 34 initiatives. Among them, 33 projects are under the exploration category while one project corresponds to more advanced stages or pre-mining development. Regarding the target minerals, the catalogue includes 21 copper projects, 8 ...

Chile workers strike at Codelco, world's largest copper …

23 Jun 2022. Workers at Chile's state mining company Codelco – the largest producer of copper in the world – have launched an open-ended strike in protest of the government's closing of a ...

SQM to resume lithium production in Chile

According to data from Mining Technology'sparent company, GlobalData, Chile was the world's second-largest lithium producer in 2023, producing 42,700 tonnes. However, the nation has been losing market share since production is currently limited to just two operators.

Copiapó, Chile mining accident: in depth

On August 5, 33 miners were trapped more than 700 meters (2,300 ft) underground, in the San José copper–gold mine, located about 40 kilometers north of Copiapó, Chile . The youngest trapped ...

Chile probes for lithium exploration interest, aims for five …

Chile has started accepting statements of interest for lithium exploration and aims to develop up to five new projects in the country, the government announced on …

CHILE MINING 2023

"The conversation in the mining industry primarily revolves around the royalties bill, but to discuss reforms, we need to put everything on the table, including labor, pensions, and …

Mining in Chile – statistics & facts | Statista

Mining in Chile – statistics & facts. Chile. Mining has been an important part of the Chilean identity since indigenous times, and through the course of its history, the …

Global Business Reports

Mining. Chile. August 25, 2022. Chile is at an inflection point in its history as the country prepares to vote on the final draft of its new constitution on September 4th. As the world's largest producer of copper and second largest producer of lithium, what happens in Chile impacts the global mining business.

Lithium Chile farms out four properties to Eramet

Shares of Lithium Chile fell by 2.9% to C$0.67 by 3:20 p.m. ET Tuesday, for a market capitalization of C$138.2 million ($101.6m). The stock traded between C$0.47 and C$1.13 over the past 52 weeks ...

Global Business Reports

Mining. Chile. August 18, 2023. The first half of 2023 was a transformative period for the Chilean mining industry. On May 10th, the Chilean legislature approved the new royalty bill, defining the latest state of taxation for the mining industry. Additionally, after years of delay, the government announced the new National Lithium Strategy ...

Mineral rush: How Chile's mega mines are critical …

And while we have centuries of experience in mining copper, we have barely a decade's experience of mining lithium at scale. The International Energy Agency thinks demand for lithium could rise ...

Chilean miners: 'Los 33' head home to tell …

Fri 15 Oct 2010 14.09 EDT. The freed Chilean miners received a rapturous welcome home this evening after leaving the hospital in Copiapo where they had spent the two days since they were winched ...

Chile's constitution drafters want to annul mining …

Stock Image. A proposal to suspend Chilean mining and forestry concessions that infringe on indigenous land was approved in the first instance by a committee as part of the drafting of a new ...