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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Ángela Vivanco's former partner testifies that she knew about payments from the Belarusian consortium
Gonzalo Migueles changed his account before prosecutors and stopped defending the former Supreme Court justice, who remains under full house arrest in the Belarusian case.
Lawmakers demand accountability for deaths of two contract workers at El Teniente
Deputies on the Mining Committee call for the division’s Safety Manager to step down and will formally request information from Sernageomin about the avalanche in Rajo Sur.
Chile has 32,235 mining exploration concessions, but few become mines
The last new large-scale copper mine began operating in 2017, and 77 of the 235 prospects registered by the Chilean Copper Commission are stalled due to a lack of funding.
O'Higgins delegate and governor put unemployment at the center of their challenges
Susana Pinto and Pablo Silva identified the lack of major industries, tourism and the departure of young people for Rancagua and Santiago as key issues.
Gemines expects Chile to end 2026 with no growth and high unemployment
The consultancy projects a rebound of more than 3% in 2027, but warns that the gap between labor costs and productivity will hold back employment.
Government convenes mining safety roundtable after 13 workers die in 2026
Sernageomin will step up inspections and require every mining site in the country to begin each shift with a session dedicated to risk prevention.
Dollar falls below $980 after the holiday as Chilean mining draws attention
The dispute at Escondida, the landslide at El Teniente and the strike at Centinela are supporting copper prices and the Chilean peso.
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.
