After 152 years, the moai dubbed Moai Tau was brought back to its home land in a significant gesture for the Rapa Nui, the native people of Easter Islands; the human-like statue had been previously exhibited at the National Museum of Natural History

Chile is committed to produce one third of the world’s copper by 2034, driven by new projects and expanded operations, according to a report presented by the Ministry of Mining

Doctors have warned of a growing health crisis among children in Antofagasta's mining region, citing rising autism and cancer rates linked to pollution from copper mining, a key industry in Chile

It is projected that Chile's copper production will rise by 6% in 2025, maintaining its position as the top global producer, while Peru is expected to drop to third place behind the Democratic Republic of Congo due to slower production growth