Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru signed a strategic minerals declaration in Santiago. The same day, Codelco reported first-half copper output down 11%.
Chile · MINING
Key Facts
—Signed The strategic minerals declaration was signed in Santiago on 28 August 2026.
—Signatories Mining chiefs of Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru, three of them ministers.
—Status Intent only, with no quotas, no pricing rules and no binding delivery duties.
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