Chilean Mining Industry – The Year in Review

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AX Legal, AX Legal

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Strategic Competition

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Critical Minerals, Mining Technology Finance Chile Supply Chain

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Ax Legal reflects on the significant developments in the Chilean mining industry in 2022, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities. Highlights include discussions on a new constitution, proposed mining royalty reforms, sustainability achievements, water scarcity impacts, and growth in lithium production. The forecast for 2023 suggests a 7% sectoral growth, but political and legal risks, especially regarding mining royalties and code reforms, remain significant uncertainties. Despite challenges, Chile positions itself as a leader in addressing ESG concerns and renewable energy adoption in mining practices.

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Chilean Mining Industry – The Year in Review

Ax Legal reflects on the significant developments in the Chilean mining industry in 2022, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities. Highlights include discussions on a new constitution, proposed mining royalty reforms, sustainability achievements, water scarcity impacts, and growth in lithium production. The forecast for 2023 suggests a 7% sectoral growth, but political and legal risks, especially regarding mining royalties and code reforms, remain significant uncertainties. Despite challenges, Chile positions itself as a leader in addressing ESG concerns and renewable energy adoption in mining practices.