Mining in Chile

Much of Chile's economic success has come on the back of a ro-bust mining sector that has been and will continue to be the lifeblood of the economy. Chile is the world's top producer of …

Rio, Eramet seek winning Chile's lithium mining tech deals

The tender process, kicked off in early March, sought to help Enami choose the best approach to develop untouched salt flats in northern Chile, particularly the "Salares Altoandinos" project ...

The nationalization of the large-scale copper mines in …

value. In the mining sector, there is usually a distinction between successful and failed nationalization processes. For example, in copper, Chile is usually considered among the rsts, contrasting with processes that occurred in similar years in Peru, Zambia, and Zaire (now the DRC) (Ganbold and Ali 2017; Lagos 2017; Maxwell and Guj 2013).

Chile to analyze 81 private lithium proposals, eyeing four

The Mining Ministry said the salt flats that attracted most interest are the ones with the best potential for extracting lithium, according to available information from Chile's geology service.

Chile's New Lithium Strategy: Why It Matters and …

On April 20, the Chilean government announced its new lithium strategy, which plans to give control of the country's lithium industry to the state. While Chile's decision is fueling much debate and commentary, this article …

Lithium Mining in Salar de Atacama, Chile | U.S.

The extremely dry and windy conditions here result in an efficient process. The concentrated salts are left behind after evaporation from which lithium carbonate and other materials can be extracted. The lithium mining …

Chile opens 26 lithium salt flats to private companies

Tender process for the lithium-rich flats, excluding Atacama and Maricunga, will start in April and is expected to conclude in July. Chile opens 26 lithium salt flats to private companies - MINING

Kinross Interview

Production at Kinross Chile grew 60% year-on-year from 2022-2023. 2023 was the first full year of operation for the processing plant at La Coipa after its restart. We focused on operational continuity, on reducing process variability, and benefitted from the quality of the growth of our Phase 7 deposit, which is the deposit we are currently ...

Effects of Lithium Mining on Chile's Indigenous Communities

One of these countries is Chile, and although it greatly benefits their central government's economy, the effects of the mining process on the surrounding environment can be drastic. In Chile, lithium is obtained via the salt-brine method, by evaporating water that runs over the salt flats, and this is leading to much of the fresh water ...

Water, an essential resource for mining in Chile

Some 76% of the water used in mining processes in Chile is recycled water. Water reuse in mining involves treating and recycling the water used in processes so that it can be reused in the different operational stages. …

Chile: On the road to global sustainable mining

Mining is the largest industry in Chile, contributing 12.5% to the country's GDP in 2020 (Central Bank of Chile, 2021), with 11.2% allocated to copper extraction and production. …

Rio Tinto, Eramet, BYD eligible for Chile's Altoandinos

Lithium fields in the Atacama desert in Chile. Stock image. Miners Rio Tinto (ASX, LON, NYSE: RIO) and Eramet (EPA: ERA), along with Chinese EV giant BYD and South Korean battery maker LG Energy ...

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

According to a research commissioned by Chile's state development office Corfo and the National Geology and Mining Service (Sernageomin), the country has the potential to produce 15,000 tonnes ...

List of Mining Companies in Chile

Complete list of Chile mining companies as well as stock quotes and recent news. List of Mining Companies in Chile - Junior Mining Network Sunday - October 13, 2024

The Chilean Mining Renaissance

These revisions represented the first major update to Chile's mining regulatory framework since 1983, ushering in a new era of industry regulation. From 2023 to 2032, the Chilean mining investment portfolio comprises of 49 projects, totaling an investment of US$65.71 billion, according to the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco).

How is lithium mined? | MIT Climate Portal

Though Australia and Chile dominate production, the rise of clean energy has spurred a growing hunger for lithium, so other mining operations have cropped up in numerous other places. ... "It's important that communities be a part of any lithium mining planning process from the very beginning. People always have the right to reject an ...

The five largest silver mines in operation in Chile

The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here. 5. ndida Mine. Owned by BHP Group, the ndida Mine is a surface mine located in Antofagasta. It produced an estimated 4.92 million ounces of silver in 2023. The mine will operate until 2078. Buy the profile here. For more details on the latest mine sites, buy the latest mine-site ...

CiDRA Awarded Additional Mine Expansion Contract in Chile

CiDRA Minerals Processing announced today that they have been awarded, through Bechtel Chile, an additional contract to supply SONARtrac® process monitoring systems to Minera Los Pelambres in Chile, the world's fifth largest copper mine. ... Minera Los Pelambres is considered a star in the Chilean mining industry, having one of the lowest ...

SQM plans to choose lithium extraction technology by next …

Chile is the world's second-largest lithium producer after Australia, thanks to output from SQM and rival Albemarle, which is planning its own use of DLE in the country. ... a process that could ...

Codelco, ABB to collaborate on decarbonisation of Chile mining …

ABB Process Industries division president Joachim Braun said: "Mining is evolving faster than it has done before, and only by all parties working together can we meet the demands coming from the wider world." Last month, Codelco acquired a 10% stake in the Quebrada Blanca mine in northern Chile from the National Mining Company.

Chile's ENAMI aims to break ground on first lithium

Chile's state mining firm ENAMI aims to start construction on its first lithium project in the country as soon as 2027 or 2028, company chief Ivan Mlynarz told Reuters, part of the government ...

Copper Exploration

Many juniors view Boric's approach to mining favorably. "President Boric's statements at the C dinner underscore his support for the mining industry and its importance to Chile's economic well-being. While some permitting processes have faced delays, particularly in initial stages, Chile's overall permitting environment remains robust.

Water Stress in Chile Threatens Agriculture and Mining

According to the International Trade Administration, the mining sector accounted for 13.6% of Chile's GDP in 2022, with mining sector exports accounting for 58% of total exports. The 1981 Water Code was reformed in 2005 to address environmental and other concerns, but the reforms were the result of a political process lasting over a decade.

Communities agree to end roadblocks at Chile lithium …

Indigenous communities in northern Chile agreed to lift roadblocks that have restricted access to the country's giant lithium operations since Jan. 9.

The Different Methods to Aquire a Mining Concession in Chile

Possessing vast natural resources of copper, iron, molybdenum, silver, gold, and lithium, Chile is a world giant in mining. Chile has become the biggest mining sector in Latin America in recent years. Chile's economy is largely dependent on the mining industry, as it makes up for 10% of the nation's GDP and 50% of its total exports.

Adaptive Simultaneous Stochastic Optimization of the ndida Mining

Adaptive decisions are made sequentially over time, activating costs and effects over the model. The optimization process chooses the optimal strategic production plan accordingly, as well as the investments made and their timing. The ndida mining complex is a multi-element, multi-pit operation with nine different processing destinations.

BHP Interview

Chile and the Americas were BHP's first region to achieve gender balance. In Chile alone, we are almost three times the industry average, and at Spence we have the highest representation of women at any mine in Chile – exceeding …

Chile | Multotec South America

Process minerals faster and more efficiently with Multotec mineral processing equipment - with proven efficiency in the world's largest mines. A world leader in mineral processing for over 50 years, Multotec supports Chile, Peru and Colombia mining industries with a complete range of mineral processing equipment from our branch in Santigao, Chile.

Hochschild to spin off Chilean rare earths …

Hochschild Mining (LON: HOC) is spinning off its Chilean rare earth project Aclara to focus on its core precious metals business while continuing to hold 20% of the new Toronto-listed company.

a vanguard in climate change adaptation

Climate change has magnified its grip on Chile, with central regions enduring a surge in temperatures of 1-2°C above the norm (1981- 2010) in 2021—surpassing the continent's average uptick of ...