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South America Nations Sign Declaration to Boost Critical Minerals Cooperation

8/29/2026

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Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru signed a joint declaration to deepen cooperation on strategic minerals.
The declaration seeks responsible investment and stronger supply chains.
It also calls for joint geological, regulatory and technological cooperation.
Chile’s Economy and Mining Minister Daniel Mas warned demand for critical minerals could rise 400%-600% within a decade.
Argentina’s Mining Secretary Luis Lucero highlighted the region’s geological potential to expand global copper output.

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Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru signed a joint declaration to deepen cooperation on strategic minerals.
The declaration seeks responsible investment and stronger supply chains.
It also calls for joint geological, regulatory and technological cooperation.
Chile’s Economy and Mining Minister Daniel Mas warned demand for critical minerals could rise 400%-600% within a decade.
Argentina’s Mining Secretary Luis Lucero highlighted the region’s geological potential to expand global copper output.