Copper and lithium now anchor how Chile and the United States do business, from Rio Tinto deals to a March 2026 critical-minerals declaration under Kast.
Chile · Economy
Key Facts
Copper dominance Chilean electrolytic copper accounted for 54% of U.S. imports of that product in 2025.
Lithium leverage Chilean lithium hydroxide made up 82% of U.S. imports in that category in 2025.
Trade scale Chile’s annual mineral exports to the U.S. averaged $9.412 billion from 2020 to 2025, growing 24.4% per year.
The United States and Chile have signed a declaration to establish consultations on critical minerals and rare earths,…
El país sudamericano, con una de las mayores reservas de litio, ha firmado una declaración conjunta con Washington para…
Chile and the U.S. signed agreements to boost cooperation and investment in critical minerals and strengthen efforts against…
Chile and Argentina revived a binational mining treaty, positioning Chilean Pacific ports as the shortest route for Argentine…
Chile, a major global player in critical minerals like copper and lithium, presents a compelling strategic alliance opportunity…
Chile aims to attract about US$100 billion in copper investment and diversify its buyers beyond China.
