After navigating years of uncertainty and challenges, Chile’s mining industry has returned to peak performance. With billions of dollars in new investments on the horizon, groundbreaking technological innovations being pioneered within its borders and a world eager for its vital mineral resources, Chile has unequivocally reasserted itself as a global mining leader — a position it intends to maintain. Beyond mineral extraction, the country stands as a genuine champion of sustainable mining and energy, elevating global standards and, crucially, preparing to export its unique expertise as the energy transition intensifies.

Initiatives both upstream and downstream are benefiting from this momentum. Many exploration companies are investing in the country, and Chile is quickly becoming an incubator for mining technology. Political and economic stability remain key national assets, and the next government might prove even more amenable to the industry’s needs. This resurgence is further buoyed by robust mineral prices.

With all these advantages and its long-term credibility backing it, this is undeniably an exciting moment for mining in Chile. Yet, challenges remain. Competition from other jurisdictions in Latin America and Africa, global geopolitical tensions, bureaucratic delays and wavering ambition in the energy transition could threaten this positive trajectory. Still, Chile’s mining resurgence appears unstoppable.

Featuring insights from more than 130 mining executives, GBR’s Chile Mining 2025 sheds light on the industry's current state while underscoring the country’s strengths and potential to consolidate its position as Latin America’s mining powerhouse and the global copper supplier of choice.