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Codelco called an extraordinary shareholders' meeting for November 5 over production errors
The Ministries of Finance and Mining requested the meeting after ore was found to have been counted twice at Ministro Hales and Salvador, a case for which official figures are still unavailable.
Codelco links 36 complaints filed since March to copper theft operation at El Teniente
Operation Veta Roja, led by the Investigative Police and the O'Higgins Prosecutor's Office, resulted in more than 40 arrests, including employees of contractors working at the mining division.
Government requests extraordinary Codelco shareholders’ meeting over double-counted production
The Finance and Mining ministries want explanations for ore counted twice at Ministro Hales and Salvador; the meeting could take place in November.
Minister Mas rules out selling Codelco and signals more partnerships with private companies
The government seeks fresh capital and new mines for the state-owned copper company, which will present its investment plan in November.
Minister Mas rules out selling Codelco's parent company and seeks more partnerships
The minister of Economy and Mining requested an extraordinary meeting at the state-owned copper company over workplace safety and production errors.
Mudslide leaves two workers trapped at Codelco's El Teniente mine
One worker managed to escape and was taken to a medical facility, while emergency teams try to reach his two colleagues in El Rajo.
Chilean mining faces 17.4% drop, strikes and a new complaint at Codelco
Falling output, a strike at Centinela and risk at Escondida, three workers killed and questionable figures at Codelco are putting pressure on Chilean copper.
Mining Committee to request reports from Codelco and Sernageomin over deaths at El Teniente
Deputies seek to establish responsibility for the deaths of two contractors at El Teniente and warn they will demand the toughest penalties if negligence is found.
Codelco investigates possible double counting of copper at Ministro Hales and Salvador
KPMG will review production for 2024 and 2025, and EY will audit the duplications detected after complaints received by the state-owned copper company.
Codelco opens Senior Public Management selection process to replace two of its nine directors
Eduardo Bitrán and Ricardo Álvarez will leave the state-owned copper company's board in May 2027, and applications close on October 26.
Accidente en mina Radomiro Tomic de Codelco deja una persona fallecida en CalamaIn Spanish
Un equipo regional del Sernageomin viajó a la faena de Codelco en la Región de Antofagasta para investigar las causas del accidente fatal.In Spanish
Codelco investigates double-counting of copper at Ministro Hales and Salvador
The state-owned company commissioned EY to carry out an external audit and handed information to the Fiscalía over possible duplications in its 2024 and 2025 output.
Muere trabajador en Radomiro Tomic y gremio del cobre declara alerta nacionalIn Spanish
La FTC acusó deficiencias operacionales en Codelco tras la muerte de un mantenedor contratista, segundo deceso minero en Antofagasta en ocho días.In Spanish
Mayors and lawmakers ask Kast to decide the future of the Potrerillos smelter
Codelco Salvador unions warn that closing the smelter would affect more than 4 thousand jobs in Chañaral Province.
Government tells Codelco to go "all the way" over copper figures
Dual minister Daniel Mas backed the EY audit and the handover of information to the Fiscalía over possible duplicate records at two divisions.
Two contract workers die in mudslide at Codelco’s El Teniente mine
President Kast and minister Daniel Mas, who heads two ministries, mourned the deaths, and the government called for stronger safety measures at mining operations across the country.
Chile’s copper production falls 7.5% between January and August as 8 of 12 mining companies report declines
Escondida, Codelco and Centinela lead the decline in copper mining in 2026, alongside metal prices above US$ 6.60 per pound.
Economy and Mining Minister Mas forecasts 2027 will be the year of growth and jobs
The economy and mining minister set a target of 100 thousand jobs by March 2027 and called for a thorough investigation into Codelco's production figures.
Government to increase mining safety budget after 13 deaths in 2026
Sernageomin aims to reach 13,000 inspections a year by the end of 2027, although the government has yet to announce how much funding it will add.
Sernageomin does not rule out closing mining operations after 13 worker deaths in 2026
Seven of the deaths have occurred since September 23, and the regulator points to companies and budget cuts.