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Chilean copper producers Codelco and Antofagasta reported no damage to their operations following a 5.4 magnitude earthquake in the city of Calama, Antofagasta region on Thursday October 5. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chile's Escondida copper mine swung to a loss of $184 million for the first quarter of 2017, which it attributed largely to a 44-day legal strike that slashed production over that period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chile's mining firms must rebuild trust with the country's population, having allowed understanding of the sector among Chileans to weaken, the chairman of Codelco said. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, intends to increase its productivity by 20% by 2020, and continues to be strongly committed to reducing costs, according to its ceo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The world refined copper market is in a deepening deficit due to several disruptions in Chile, Peru and Indonesia, according to Chile's minister of mines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The increase in the copper price so far this year may not extend into the second half, which may cap the year-on-year rally to 12.5% in 2017, Diego Hernandez, president of Chilean mining society Sonami, said on Tuesday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chilean miner Enami's copper cathode production for 2017 is set to stabilise at around 140,000 tonnes, a level similar to that in 2016 but still down more than 20% from four years ago, a company executive told Metal Bulletin on the sidelines of Cesco week in Santiago. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Antofagasta could boost copper production by up to 200,000 tpy from expansions at its Los Pelambres and Centinela operations, it said in a statement on Tuesday March 14. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers world news briefs in the metals industry as of September 2016 including the strike at the Salvador copper mine of Chilean copper mining firm Codelco, the decline of industrial production in Brazil and the merger of scrap recyclers Scholz Holding and Chiho Renewable Development.

BHP Billiton's copper production during the June quarter rose 2% quarter-on-quarter but fell 5% year-on-year. Output for the 2016 financial year decreased by 8%, as a result of lower grades at the Escondida mine in Chile. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chilean mined copper output hit in April the lowest level in more than three years, as some mines in the central area of the country were affected by heavy rains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BHP Billiton will offset higher costs caused by falling grades at Escondida via a "relentless focus on productivity", Danny Malchuk, the president of BHP Billiton's copper business, told analysts during a briefing in Chile. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article predicts a 7 percent increase in copper production in Chile to 6.16 million tonnes in 2025. Topics discussed include Chile's share of the copper concentrates market, its smelting capacity, and the key challenges for copper in the country such as productivity, efficiency, and complex concentrates.

The article reports that Chilean copper company Collahuasi will reduce its copper production by 30,000 tons.

Chile's copper mine output grew 3.6% year-on-year in June, as the increased concentrates production helped to offset lower SX-EW cathodes volumes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chile's copper production grew 2.1% on an annual basis in May 2015, according to preliminary figures released by the country's national statistics institute, INE, on Tuesday June 30. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

KGHM's Sierra Gorda mine in Chile has started commercial copper production, the Poland-based company said on Wednesday July 1. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Collahuasi copper mine in Chile has fired 31 workers for joining the 24-hour strike last week, a move classified as illegal by the management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Unionised workers at the Collahuasi copper mine in Chile have begun a 24-hour strike over conditions, a move rejected as illegal by the management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chile's copper production remained nearly stable year-on-year in April 2015, the country's national statistics institute, INE, said on Friday May 29. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copper mine production from Chile fell 1.7% year-on-year in March 2015, as lower volumes from Collahuasi and other mines more than offset the increased output at BHP's Escondida. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chilean state-owned Codelco has announced it will invest nearly $4 billion this year in areas such as structural projects, improvement of productivity and innovation, and sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chile's copper mine production decreased 1.1% in February 2015 on an annual basis, as lower volumes from miners such as Codelco and Antofagasta more than offset higher production at Escondida. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chile's copper mining industry has in decreasing productivity one of its biggest challenges, the ceo of Antofagasta plc said on Tuesday April 14. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chile's copper mine output saw a modest yearly decrease of 0.5% in 2014, falling short of earlier expectations that the annual total would exceed 6 million tonnes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chile's copper mine production decreased by 2.58% year-on-year in October, as the drop in output from mines such as Escondida, Collahuasi and Los Pelambres continued to cloud Codelco's higher volumes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chile's state-owned miner Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, expects a drop of 40% in its output in the next 10 years if it has to stop or significantly delay its structural projects because of insufficient funding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chile's mining industry has a productivity problem and, unless it is addressed, neighbouring South American countries such as Peru will benefit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the decline in copper production at Chile's Minera Valle Central (MVC) in the fourth quarter of 2013.

The article reports on the increase in Chile's copper production in November 2013. Topics discussed include the increased output of copper producers Codelco, Collahuasi and Anglo American Sur, the country's production of 510,000 tonnes of copper during the month, and the decline in the copper production output at BHP Billiton's Escondida and Antofagasta's Los Pelambres mines.

Chile's copper production rose by 15.5% year-on-year in July, as a result of greater output at Codelco, Escondida, Anglo American Sur and Collahuasi's operations in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the goal of Chilean state-owned copper producer Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco) to achieve output of 2.5 million tonnes per year by 2021. According to chief executive producer (CEO) Thomas Keller, the company aimed at maintaining its position as the leading global producer of copper. The company plans to invest more than five billion U.S. dollars in 2013.

The article reports on the year-on-year increase in copper production by miners in Chile in February 2013 due to larger volumes at Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco) and at Antofagasta's Los Pelambres project.

The article forecasts a 3 percent year-on-year increase in flat steel output in Latin America in 2012. The forecast came from Latin American steel association Alacero. Production is estimated to reach 27.78 million tonnes, as Chile's flat steel production is expected to reach 495,000 tonnes in 2012, reflecting a 13 percent year-on-year increase.

The article reports on the 21% increase in mined copper output of Rio Tinto in the third quarter of 2012 due to higher grades and bigger volumes from the Escondido mine in Chile. A total of 132,000 tonnes of mined copper was produced by the company in three months. The firm predicts that it will produce about 560,000 tonnes of mined copper and 290,000 tonnes of refined copper this 2012.

The article reports that Chilean copper output has increased by 7.8% year-on-year in August 2012 to 462,643 tonnes.

The article reports on the statement by Antofagasta executive president Diego Hernández saying that the Chilean government's copper production target of 9 million tonnes per year (tpy) by 2020 is not realistic.

The article reports on a decrease in sales revenues of Chilean copper producer Codelco in the first half of 2012. Codelco attributed the decrease to lower metal prices and lower production. The company posted total sales of 6.07 billion U.S. dollars and a decline in its pre-tax profits of 2.39 billion U.S. dollars during the period.

The article focuses on a warning from the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) that copper prices will fall further in 2012. The commission also predicts that prices will continue to decline in 2013 in its May-July report. The factors that are influencing copper prices include the complex situation in developed markets and the slight deterioration of exports and industrial production in China.

The article reports on an increase in copper output in Chine in the first half of 2012. The country produced a total of 2.64 million tonnes of copper during the period. For the month of June alone, the industry's output was 452,690 tonnes. Meanwhile, the country's output of molybdenum concentrates dropped by 19.9 percent and production of gold and silver fell by 1.5 percent and 21.1 percent year-on-year respectively.

The article reports on the 11% increase in copper output of BHP Billiton in the second quarter 0f 2012 in line with the increased production at its Escondida mine in Chile. It outlines the total amount of the company's copper production in the quarter ended June 30, 2012. A 22% growth in production was posted by the Escondida mine as mining activities progressed towards higher grade ore.

The article predicts an increase in copper production for BHP Billiton for the third-quarter of 2012 as throughput at Escondida mine in Chile increases, according to analysts at RBC Capital Markets. Analysts also project higher gold production in the three months ending September 30, 2012, as well as growth in uranium and silver production. Forecast for aluminum production was reduced, while output from petroleum and base metals businesses is predicted to remain flat or see small reductions.

The article reports on the third consecutive decline in the copper output of Chile in April 2011 due to lower production at key mines.

The article reports that force majeure has been ruled out by Corporación del Nacional Cobre de Chile (Codelco) at its El Teniente division in Chile, where contractors have been on strike since May 2011. Particular focus is given to the daily capacity of the division. According to a source, Codelco was forced to slow down the recovery pace to ensure safety conditions following acts of violence against contractors who returned to work on June 2. In 2010, the division was able to produce 403,616 tonnes of copper and 5,617 tonnes of molybdenum.

The article reports on the 14 percent decrease in the copper production of Anglo American in the first quarter of 2011. Anglo American's copper output in the first quarter was 138,000 tonnes, which is lower that the 160,800 tonnes it produced in the same quarter in 2010. The company cited excessive rainfall in Chile as the reason for its decreased copper production. Meanwhile, the company reported that its nickel production increased by 27 percent during the quarter.

The article reports on a rumor that Japanese copper buyers have been purchasing cathode at high premiums in the Chilean market following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A trader confirms that Japanese producers and traders have purchased copper in recent weeks and that the premium has been over 100 U.S. dollars per tonne. It notes that production of Japanese smelters have been affected by power failures in the aftermath of the disaster. One producer source claims that some have downplayed the expected need of Japan for copper.

The article reports that Chilean Mining Minister Laurence Golborne has been urging private companies to shift toward more refined copper cathode output amid environmental concerns and a competitive overseas smelting market. At CRU Group's 10th World Copper Conference, Golborne pointed out a need to see how Chile can give more value added to global production. It notes that an increase in the higher-value copper output of the country would help boost the domestic economy. Particular focus is given to the uncertainty over Chilean smelting capacity.

The article reports on the 20,000-tonne surplus posted by the copper market in 2010, according to the latest figures from the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS). It outlines the amount of surplus posted by the market in 2009 and in 2008. It relates the 1.5% increase in world mine production year-on-year. The refined copper output of China and Chile was outlined.

This article reports on the approval received by Collahuasi, Chile's third largest copper producer, to export up to 70,000 tons per minute (tpm) of copper concentrates via the northern port of Iquique during a six-month period. According to spokeswoman Bernardita Fernández, the volume represents almost half of the firm's monthly production of concentrates. She notes that the firm is currently processing the requirements needed to authorise the use of the port. In 2009, Collahuasi was able to produce 535,000 tonnes of copper fines.