智利未来十年矿业投资规划超千亿美元

Core Insights - The Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) reports a total mining investment of $104.55 billion from 2025 to 2034, marking a 25.7% increase compared to previous statistics and the highest level in nearly 11 years [1] Investment Overview - 89.8% of the total investment is concentrated in copper mining projects, benefiting from strong copper prices that facilitate the launch of new projects and the restart of old ones [1] - Lithium mining investment is projected to reach $4.7 billion by 2025, doubling from four years ago, with significant contributions from the Andes Highland Salt Lake project, a public-private partnership under Chile's national lithium strategy [1] Project Types and Progress - 81% of the investments are focused on the expansion and optimization of existing mines, while 19% are new greenfield projects [1] - 41% of the projects have entered the execution phase, while the remainder is in preliminary stages such as pre-feasibility and feasibility studies [1] Regional Investment Breakdown - The Antofagasta region leads with an investment of $40.2 billion, driven by large-scale expansion and operational continuity projects, followed by the Tarapacá region with $14.47 billion [1] Uncertainties in Investment - Approximately 40% of the investments are classified as potential projects, pending final decisions on technical, environmental, or financing aspects [1]