Chemical industry in Chile

projects tracked
4
active
3

Projects in Chile

chemXplore tracks 4 projects in Chile, of which 3 are active.

  1. 1 project Announced / Concept
  2. 2 projects FEED / Pre-FID
  3. none FID / Sanctioned
  4. none Under Construction
  5. none Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 1 new construction, 1 expansion and 1 revamp / retrofit.

What moved recently

  • 5 October 2026 Metso Thickener Modernization at Chile Mining Site · Announced / Concept
  • 20 August 2026 Impala Terminals Arica mineral concentrates warehouse · Operational / Completed
  • August 2026 BHP Escondida New Concentrator Copper Project, Chile · FEED / Pre-FID

Latest Chilean chemical industry news

26 October 2026
CATL Retains AAA in PV Tech Battery Storage Bankability Rankings

PV Tech cites delivery record, over 3,000 deployed projects, >99% system reliability, >90% capacity utilisation and a new 100 GWh Hungary plant as reasons for AAA rating.

23 October 2026
BHP CEO Brandon Craig outlines priorities at 2026 AGM

Craig makes safety his first priority after two recent site fatalities, flags FY2026 results (US$33bn EBITDA; US$13bn profit), confirms Jansen first production mid next year and 3–4% CAGR to 2035.

20 October 2026
BHP operational review for quarter ended 30 September 2026

Two fatalities at operations; copper output fell amid planned grade declines, maintenance and weather; Jansen Stage 1 is 87% complete and on track for mid‑2027 start; copper prices ~50% higher YoY.

19 October 2026
Trafigura: Metals supply chains are becoming more connected

Demand diversification, new industries and above‑ground constraints are driving cross‑border metals trade; Trafigura has deployed $7bn and invested in power, rail, storage and processing.

12 October 2026
Trafigura agrees 10-year offtake for 100,000 t of battery-grade lithium from EnergyX

Covers carbonate from Antofagasta and hydroxide from Texas; Trafigura takes 66% of Black Giant Phase 1 and 30% of Lonestar Phase 1, aiding US supply chain and project financing.

5 October 2026
Metso wins EUR 16m thickener modernization order in Chile

EUR 16 million contract to retrofit three high-rate thickeners in Chile to raise underflow density and improve water recovery for a large mining operation.

10 September 2026
Metso Sampo Cell coarse particle flotation

A froth-fed coarse flotation cell that recovers coarser, less-liberated particles, reduces equipment needs and has run 24/7 at a Chile copper mine since March 2026.

25 August 2026
CATL unveils full-chain storage and partners with Moura for Brazil auction

Announces local partnership to bid in Brazil's Capacity Reserve Auction and displays TENER S/H/Sodium utility portfolio plus local service, testing and parts network.

29 July 2026
Eni second-quarter 2026 results and updated capital plan

Double-digit underlying production growth, new JV and project FIDs, entry into critical minerals, and a larger share buyback with slightly higher 2026 production guidance.

6 July 2026
Eni takes 25% stake in EnergyX’s Black Giant lithium project in Chile

$225m phased investment for a DLE lithium project with closed‑loop brine reinjection; 52.5 kton/y LCE target, staged start‑ups in 2028 and 2030 and up to 25% offtake option.