SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Chile's mining investment project pipeline for the 2025-2034 period will total $104.55 billion, according to the latest Chilean Copper Commission survey.
The figure represents a 25.7% increase from the previous report and marks the highest investment level recorded in the past 11 years.
The portfolio includes 64 mining projects focused on copper, gold, iron, lithium and industrial minerals. About 41% of the projects are currently under execution, while the rest are at the pre-feasibility stage at 29%, feasibility at 26% and conceptual studies at 4%.
During the presentation of the survey, Chilean Mining Minister Aurora Williams said the investment level shows the country's mining sector is regaining momentum.
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