Tag: Chile

Wednesday, August 7th 2013 - 03:04 UTC
Chile investment in mining expected to reach 112 billion in eight years

Chile expects mining investment to reach 112 billion US dollars by 2021, Mining Minister Hernan de Solminihac announced this week. This includes the 27bn planned by Chile’s National Copper Corporation, Codelco. Overall the sum is 8% higher than the November forecast.
Tuesday, August 6th 2013 - 03:10 UTC
Chilean judge closes case into the origin of Pinochet millions

Chilean court decided on Monday not to charge any of late Dictator Augusto Pinochet's family members in a long-running investigation into the origin of the general's fortune and his suspected embezzlement of public funds.
Wednesday, July 31st 2013 - 06:14 UTC
UN calls on Chile to stop using anti-terrorism law against indigenous Mapuches

A United Nations investigator on Tuesday urged Chile’s government to stop using an anti-terrorism law against Mapuche Indians who are fighting to recover their ancestral land.
Wednesday, July 24th 2013 - 13:13 UTC
Aurora Expeditions adds new Antarctic gateway in 2014/15

Aurora Expeditions are set to shake up the traditional Antarctic cruise itinerary with the launch of an exciting new ‘Antarctic Gateway’ in their 2014/15 Antarctic program. The Chilean port and nature haven of Puerto Williams will be used as an alternative to the usual Argentinian port of Ushuaia, with voyages either starting or ending on the eco-rich Navarino Island along the Chilean banks of the Beagle Channel.
Friday, July 19th 2013 - 06:26 UTC
Piñera wants a ‘ladies fight’ for the coming November presidential election

Chilean president Sebastián Piñera defended the need for an only candidate in the ruling coalition for the coming presidential election of November and considered it should be a woman, suggesting the name of Labour minister Evelyn Matthei.
Friday, July 19th 2013 - 02:43 UTC
Fiona Clouder appointed new British ambassador to Chile

Fiona Clouder has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Chile, announced the Foreign Office. Ms Clouder will succeed Mr Jon Benjamin, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Clouder will take up her appointment during February 2014.
Thursday, July 18th 2013 - 09:03 UTC
Bachelet running alone; Chilean conservatives have to decide on a new candidate

Chilean conservative presidential candidate Pablo Longueira unexpectedly quit his campaign due to depression, his son said, dealing another blow to an already weakened right-wing bloc four months from the general election.
Wednesday, July 17th 2013 - 20:04 UTC
Successful fracking for tight gas in Tierra del Fuego, announces Chile’s ENAP

Chile’s government oil and gas company, ENAP, confirmed a successful experiment with hydraulic fracturing to extract non conventional tight gas at the Arenal Block in Tierra del Fuego, where the company operates with no partners.
Tuesday, July 16th 2013 - 03:50 UTC
Chilean court suspends major 8.5bn dollars gold development project in the Andes

A Chilean appeals court on Monday formally suspended Barrick Gold Corp’s controversial 8.5 dollars billion Pascua-Lama gold mine until the company meets environmental standards and builds infrastructure that will prevent water pollution.
Saturday, July 13th 2013 - 15:49 UTC
Chilean charismatic former student leader runs for Congress with the Communist party

The charismatic leader of Chilean students’ massive protests for free and accessible education, Camila Vallejo launched this week her bid for Congress at the coming general elections next November with the Communist party.