“Excessive dependence on the export of mineral concentrates can expose the mining industry to the volatility of international prices, “says Javier Jara, former deputy director of geology and mining service Sernageomin and current managing partner of Estribor Consulting. “On the other hand, boosting smelting capacity in Chile can diversify the economy by allowing the production…

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