New report expects gold mining companies to enjoy their best margins in history next year, while copper miners should enjoy another year of 100% gaps.

"The next-generation battery supply chain requires a completely evolved supply chain that doesn’t even exist yet."

Researchers say that by using nickel niobate in the anode of lithium-ion batteries, the charging speed can be improved by 10 times.

Leftist Gabriel Boric favours a more active role for the state and higher royalties, while extreme-right José Antonio Kast wants more private investment in state-owned Codelco and changes to mining property law.

Global mining truck fleet numbers about 28,000.