Chile's copper production in January fell 2.1% YoY to 426,889 mt.

Published: Mar 3, 2025 08:23

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[Chile's Copper Production in January Fell 2.1% YoY to 426,889 mt] On February 28, Chile's statistics agency ING stated on Friday that the country's copper production in January decreased by 2.1% YoY to 426,889 mt. The agency attributed the decline in production to "lower processing fees and lower ore grades from importing companies." (Webstock Inc.)

On February 28, Chile's National Statistics Institute (ING) stated on Friday that Chile's copper production in January decreased by 2.1% YoY to 426,889 mt.

The decline in production was attributed by the institute to "lower processing fees and lower ore grades from importing companies."

State-owned Codelco's copper production in 2024 reached 1.328 million mt, showing a slight YoY increase as the company strives to rebound from the production lows of the past two years.

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