Chile's copper production target of six million tonnes runs against Cochilco's own forecast of 5.27 million this year, a fall of 2.6% on 2025.
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The target. Mining and economy minister Daniel Mas says Chile should return to about six million tonnes of copper a year.
Where it is now. Output has been stuck between 5 and 5.5 million tonnes; Chile produced 5,415,200 tonnes in 2025, down 1.65% on 2024.
The direction of travel. Cochilco expects 5.27 million tonnes in 2026 — a fall of 2.6%.
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