Group 1 - Codelco's chairman Máximo Pacheco announced that the company is achieving its goal of increasing copper production, despite facing challenges such as a fatal collapse at its largest mine [2] - In 2022, Codelco produced 1.333 million tons of copper in Chile, an increase of 5,000 tons or 0.4% compared to the previous year [2] - The company aims to slightly increase production to 1.344 million tons in 2023, which would be welcomed by the copper market due to supply disruptions [2] Group 2 - Codelco's production increase in December was significant, with estimates showing a 40% rise compared to November, reflecting aggressive inventory management to meet annual production targets [3] - The Chinese copper industry faces three main challenges: increasing reliance on foreign resources, overcapacity in the midstream processing sector, and suppressed downstream demand due to high copper prices [3]
智利Codelco公司勉强实现铜产量增长目标
Wen Hua Cai Jing·2026-01-08 07:44