The CEO of Codelco stated that the company's target is the upper range of copper production, currently expected to reach 1.39 million mt.

On Tuesday, April 8, Ruben Alvarado, CEO of Codelco, stated that the company aims to increase its copper production this year to the upper limit of the projected range, currently expected to reach 1.39 million mt. Alvarado mentioned at a summit that the world's largest copper producer plans to return to the bond market but is currently evaluating the appropriate timing. For more updates on the copper industry chain, you are welcome to attend the CCIE 2025 SMM (20th) Copper Conference and Copper Industry Expo, hosted by SMM, which will be held grandly in Nanchang, Jiangxi from April 22-25, 2025. Over 3,000 industry elites, representatives from upstream and downstream enterprises of the copper industry chain, government officials, industry associations, third-party equipment, logistics and warehousing, as well as experts from universities and research institutions will gather together. The conference covers mines, smelting, copper processing, trade, recycling, and end-use applications, encompassing the entire copper industry chain. At the event, more than 100 exhibitors will showcase the latest copper processing and smelting equipment, high-quality raw material suppliers, and new-type copper-based materials, highlighting the innovation and vitality of the copper industry. The conference features a variety of exciting activities: the main forum focuses on global copper market trends, raw material supply, policy impacts, and market directions. Sub-forums delve into hot topics in specific fields such as electrical power transmission and distribution, secondary copper, copper-based new materials, hardware and plumbing, and ESS. During the conference, a two-day field trip will visit 12 representative enterprises in the copper industry with a cumulative production of 1 million mt, sharing cutting-edge technologies and valuable experiences to promote the upgrading of the copper industry chain and drive high-quality development in the industry. The CCIE 2025 SMM (20th) Copper Conference and Copper Industry Expo will help you grasp the industry pulse, expand your network, and seek business opportunities! SMM cordially invites you to gather in Nanchang, Jiangxi from April 22-25, to unite in the new era and jointly plan for new development!