AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNorthern Chile Storm Response: President José Antonio Kast visited Antofagasta after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides, while Codelco and BHP said major operations were continuing and companies kept monitoring worker safety. Mining Services Expansion: Metso is investing about €45 million to expand South American mining-service capacity, including a new service center in Minas Gerais expected to open in 2028, with added capability also referenced in Chile. Critical Minerals Watch: Canada has opened a national security review into Lithium Chile’s proposed $175M sale of Argentum Lithium to China Union Holdings, adding a new regulatory hurdle for cross-border lithium deals. Chile–China Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna met with China’s Wang Yi in Beijing as both sides emphasized deepening the China-Chile strategic partnership. Public Health Governance: Chile joined PAHO’s RedFESP network to strengthen stewardship and governance around essential public health functions, aiming to institutionalize EPHFs across the region. Regional Aid: Colombia received 640 tons of earthquake aid from 10 countries, including Chile, as recovery continues after the Aug. 10 quake.
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