Codelco announces Jorge Gómez as new executive president
Codelco announced the appointment of Jorge Gómez as its new executive president, highlighting his over 30 years of experience in mining and his leadership at the helm of Collahuasi for the past 14 years.
Collahuasi names Patricio Hidalgo as new executive president
Collahuasi appointed Patricio Hidalgo as the new executive president, replacing Jorge Gómez, who led the mining company for 14 years. The change will be effective on July 1.
Petroperú finalizes its fourth sulfuric acid export to Chile
Petroperú completed its fourth sulfuric acid export operation to the ports of Mejillones and Barquito, in Chile, strengthening its commercial operations in international markets and expanding the placement of refined products and byproducts.
Rio Tinto prioritizes Peru and Chile in its copper expansion strategy in South America
Rio Tinto prioritizes Peru and Chile in its copper expansion strategy in South America, with La Granja as its main asset in Peru and new regional investment opportunities.
Speakers from Brazil, the United States, Chile, Australia, Germany, and Spain will address the new challenges of tailings management at the 2026 Water and Tailings Congress.
The 2026 Water and Tailings Congress will bring together international speakers from Brazil, the United States, Chile, Australia, Germany, and Spain in Lima, who will share experiences, research, and solutions related to governance, innovation, water management, automation, risk assessment, and sustainability applied to tailings facilities.
Chile and Peru are planning to create the first “Copper Free Trade Zone” to lead the global mining market.
Carlos Escaffi proposed at EXPOCOBRE 2026 the creation of a Copper Free Trade Zone between Chile and Peru to drive industrialization, mining integration, and regional value-added.
Aurora Williams: Copper positions itself as the core of global modernization and electrification
During EXPOCOBRE 2026, the former Minister of Mining of Chile addressed the global and regional challenges of the mining industry, highlighting the strategic role of copper and the challenges South America faces in capitalizing on this opportunity.
Peru accounts for more than 28% of projects in the Americas, surpassing Canada, Chile, and the U.S.
Roque Benavides, however, commented that we face structural challenges such as corruption, insecurity, informality, and illegal mining.
They warn that Peru and Chile will account for only 50% of current copper production by 2050
During ExpoCobre 2026, Rubén Arratia of Wood Mackenzie specified that the demand for copper over the next 25 years will amount to 20 million tons.
Teck postpones Zafranal construction to prioritize Quebrada Blanca operation in Chile
Teck postponed the construction of Zafranal to prioritize increasing the productive output of Quebrada Blanca in Chile and to place the Peruvian project under strategic review.