As Gabriel Boric's administration approaches its end in late 2025, the past 12 months have given the Chilean mining industry time to reflect on four tumultuous years. Regulatory changes and uncertainty about mining’s role in the national plan have made the post-pandemic era unpredictable and concerning. However, mining did what it does best: adapt and survive. With much of the constitutional and administrative reform completed, 2024 and 2025 were years of recovery and resilience for Chile’s largest industry.

As the dust settles, the world’s top copper producer is poised to benefit significantly from record-high prices, with most analysts predicting that this is just the beginning. This optimism is reflected in the US$83.1 billion that both public and private companies plan to invest in Chile between now and 2033 to ramp up, expand, and improve their operations, demonstrating the confidence the world’s largest mining players have in the South American mining giant. Additionally, the government has increased its focus on the lithium sector, offering Special Lithium Operation Contracts (CEOLs) to help speed up the permitting process and bring more lithium production to the world’s second-largest producer of the critical mineral.

The Government’s support for mining has been widely praised throughout Chile's extensive mining ecosystem. The country’s value chain is preparing for a mining boom over the next decade, exploring new technologies, becoming more environmentally friendly, and expanding its services to support mining companies in future projects. Additionally, as neighboring countries like Argentina, Ecuador and Peru also aim to capitalize on high commodity prices, Chilean companies have the chance to expand their decades of expertise internationally, with many new opportunities in Latin America on the horizon.

GBR’s Chile Mining 2025 explores the trends shaping the industry, featuring interviews with over 130 executives, government officials and industry leaders. We thank all participants for sharing their insights, with special thanks to Consejo Minero and APRIMIN for their continued partnership and support.