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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.
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.
Economy and Mining Minister Mas projects growth above 3% in 2027 despite IMF downgrade
The IMF lowered its estimate for Chile in 2026 to 0.6% and kept its 2027 forecast at 2.6%, but the government expects more than 3% growth and investment growth above 7%.
Minister Mas backs Punta Arenas-Falklands trade route despite Argentine objections
The Chilean government describes the maritime connection with the islands as a private business venture, while Argentina's Foreign Ministry cites presidential commitments.
Economy and Mining Minister Mas backs private trade between Punta Arenas and the Falkland Islands
The government will limit its role to safeguarding sovereignty and setting rules for the route to the islands, while Buenos Aires calls for compliance with existing treaties.
Government says 2026 will be about "getting the economy in order" as growth falls below 1%
The IMF lowered its forecast for Chile from 2.4% to 0.6%, and Minister of Economy and Mining Daniel Mas promises that 2027 will bring more growth and jobs.
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.
Macaya challenges Kast's government: "The time for blaming the previous administration is over"
The senator from the governing coalition urged dual minister Daniel Mas to move beyond the "dismal employment figures" during a regional forum in O'Higgins.
Government backs Danstar voyage to the Falkland Islands despite Argentine warnings
Minister of Economy and Mining Daniel Mas described the Punta Arenas-Falkland Islands route as a business arrangement between private parties that the executive branch should only oversee.
Government halts mining concession auctions from Arica to Los Lagos after rains
Small-scale miners in disaster zones will be exempt from auctions until the end of 2026, though their outstanding mining license fees remain due.
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 backs Danstar ship route between Punta Arenas and Falkland Islands
Senator Alejandro Kusanovic disagreed with the minister of economy and mining and recalled that the Municipality of Punta Arenas took part in the agreement on the route.
Pension funds’ Fund E falls 10.39% in real terms in 2026 as Mas blames previous government
The minister of Economy and Mining attributes the plunge in the most conservative fund to earlier decisions and says they have already been corrected.
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.
Carter warns of a possible incident with Argentina over voyage to the Falkland Islands
The chair of the Defense Budget Subcommittee calls for a firm stance amid the threat that Argentina could fine or seize the ship.
Argentine foreign minister says Chile agreed not to provide logistical support to the Falklands
Pablo Quirno said both governments are coordinating to prevent any collaboration with resource exploitation on the islands.
British ambassador visits Punta Arenas as preparations advance for Danstar route to the Falklands
David Concar met with INACH and the acting governor of Magallanes, but his known agenda does not include the trade route to the islands.
Ministers Rincón and Mas distance themselves from Quiroz over kerosene and the "mining recession"
The energy minister and the minister of economy and mining contradicted the finance minister this Wednesday in two radio interviews.
Boric responds to Daniel Mas over AFP Fund E's decline
The former president accused the Kast government of evading responsibility after the minister blamed the previous administration for the fund's plunge.
Boric responds to Daniel Mas over Fund E's decline: "He evades responsibility"
The former president accused the government of blaming his administration for losses in the most conservative pension fund, which fell 10.39% in 2026.
