Chile close to two "lost decades" of copper output growth - MINING.COM - MINING.com

Chile’s crown as world’s No.1 copper producer is at risk despite the billions of dollars invested in new projects lately, experts warn.

Chiles January copper production spooked investors, as it fell 7.5% from the same month in 2021 to 425,700 tonnes the lowest in 11 years. Lower ore quality, water scarcity and other transitory near-… [+2540 chars]

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