Chile Copper Output to Grow Dramatically in Next Decade

SHANGHAI, Sept. 22 (SMM) – Chile’s copper output may jump 20% in the next 10 years, growing from last year’s 5.50 million tonnes to 6.60 million tonnes by the year 2028, Chilean Mining Minister Williams said in an interview on Thursday.

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