In the first quarter of the year, Chilean copper production cost rose by 29% compared to the same period in 2022, as reported by the Chilean Copper Corporation (Cochilco). This increase was attributed to decreased copper production and elevated prices of services. Cochilco’s report stated that the rise in costs in the initial three months […]
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