Synopsis
Timetrics Precious Metals Mining in Chile to 2020 report comprehensively covers Chilean reserves of gold and silver (precious metals), reserves by country, the historic and forecast data on gold and silver production and prices and historic and forecast gold production by selected mines.
The report also includes factors affecting demand for gold and silver, profiles of major precious metals producing companies and information on the active, exploration and development gold and silver projects.
The Fiscal Regime section provides information about the countrys regulatory authority, laws, licenses and other fiscal regime information such as taxes, rates and other charges applicable to the mining of the commodity in the country.
It is an essential tool for companies active in Chilean mining and for new competitors considering entering the industry.
Scope
The report contains an overview of the Chilean precious metals (gold and silver) mining industry together with the key factors affecting the industry and demand for the commodities.
It also provides information about Chilean precious metal reserves, historic and forecast data on gold and silver production, the competitive landscape and active, exploration and development precious metal projects.
Summary
Chile has substantial reserves of copper, gold, silver, coal, lead, zinc and iron ore. The mining industry is significant to the countrys economy, having contributed 13% towards Chilean gross domestic product (GDP) in 2015.
Chile had the worlds fourth-largest metal reserves of gold as of January 2015, at 3,900 tonnes (t) as well as the worlds third-largest silver reserves, at 77,000t at the end of 2015. Gold is mainly found in the Antofagasta, Atacama and Elqui provinces, while silver reserves are located in Antofagasta and Atacama.
Reasons To Buy
Gain an understanding of the gold and silver (precious metals) mining industry in Chile, gold and silver reserves, historic and forecast data on precious metals production, gold and silver prices, demand drivers, active, exploration and development precious metals projects, the competitive landscape and the countrys fiscal regime.
Key highlights
• Chile was the worlds fifth-largest silver producer in 2015, and was the thirteenth-largest gold producer in 2014.
• Gold is mainly found in the Antofagasta, Atacama and Elqui provinces, while silver reserves are located in Antofagasta and Atacama.
• The Ministry of Mining and Ministry of Environment is the main authority that governs the mining industry in Chile. The Mining Code and the Organic Constitutional Law on Mining Concessions are responsible for granting mining concessions for either exploration or exploitation.
Table Of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Gold Mining in Chile - Reserves and Production
2.1 Total Reserves and Reserves by Grade, Ore Type and Country
2.2 Historic and Forecast Production
2.2.1 Historic and forecast production by selected gold mines
2.3 Active Mines
2.4 Exploration Projects
2.5 Development Projects
2.6 Factors Affecting Demand for Gold
2.6.1 Demand from end-use sectors
3 Silver Mining in Chile - Reserves And Production
3.1 Total Reserves and Reserves by Grade, Ore Type and Country
3.2 Historic and Forecast Production
3.2.1 Historic and forecast production by selected mines
3.3 Active Mines
3.4 Exploration Projects
3.5 Development Projects
3.6 Factors Affecting Demand for Silver
3.6.1 Demand from end use sectors
4 Major Precious Metals Producers in Chile
4.1 Yamana Gold Inc.
4.2 Kinross Gold Corporation
5 Fiscal Regime
5.1 The Chilean Mining Industry - Governing Bodies
5.1.1 Ministry of Mining
5.1.2 Ministry of Energy
5.1.3 Ministry of Environment
5.1.4 Chilean Copper Commission
5.1.5 National Service of Geology and Mining
5.2 The Chilean Mining Industry - Governing Laws and License
5.2.1 Organic Constitutional Law on Mining Concessions
5.2.2 Mining code
5.2.3 Exploration license
5.3 The Chilean Mining Industry - Rights and Obligations
5.3.1 Rights
5.3.2 Obligations
5.4 The Chilean Mining Industry - Key Fiscal Terms
5.4.1 Business profit tax
5.4.2 Municipal Duty (commercial license)
5.4.3 Real estate tax
5.4.4 Capital gains tax
5.4.5 Stamp duty tax
5.4.6 Depreciation
5.4.7 Withholding tax
5.4.8 Value added tax (VAT)
5.5 The Chilean Mining Industry - Future Development
6 Appendix
6.1 Abbreviations
6.2 Bibliography
6.3 Secondary Research
6.4 Primary Research
6.5 Contact Timetric
6.6 About Timetric
6.7 Timetrics Services
6.8 Disclaimer
List Of Tables
Table 1: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Gold Reserves, Grade and Ore Type by Selected Mines, 2016
Table 2: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Investment in Gold and Silver Mining by Stage (US$ Million), 2015 - 2024
Table 3: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Investment in Gold and Silver Mining by Project Type (US$ Million), 2015-2024
Table 4: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Historic and Forecast Gold Mine Production (Thousand Ounces), 2000-2020
Table 5: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Historic and Forecast Gold Mine Production by Selected Mines (Thousand Ounces), 2008-2020
Table 6: Gold Mining in Chile - Active Mines, 2016
Table 7: Gold Mining in Chile - Exploration Projects, 2016
Table 8: Gold Mining in Chile - Development Projects, 2016
Table 9: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Total Demand for Gold in India and China (Million Ounces), 2009-2015
Table 10: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Silver Reserves, Grade and Ore Type by Selected Mines, 2016
Table 11: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Historic and Forecast Silver Mine Production (Thousand Ounces), 2000-2020
Table 12: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Historic and Forecast Silver Mine Production by Selected Mines (Thousand Ounces), 2012-2020
Table 13: Silver Mining in Chile - Active Mines, 2016
Table 14: Silver Mining in Chile - Exploration Projects, 2016
Table 15: Silver Mining in Chile - Development Projects, 2016
Table 16: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Comparative Analysis of Major Chilean Producers, 2015
Table 17: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Yamana Gold Inc. Projects, 2016
Table 18: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Kinross Gold Corporation Projects, 2016
Table 19: The Mining Industry in Chile - Business Profit Tax (%), 2016
Table 20: The Mining Industry in Chile - Withholding Tax (%), 2016
List Of Figures
Figure 1: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Global Gold Reserves by Country (%), 2015
Figure 2: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Historic and Forecast Gold Mine Production (Thousand Ounces) vs Global Gold Prices (US$ per troy ounce), 2000-2020
Figure 3: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Historic and Forecast Gold Mine Production by Selected Mines, (Thousand Ounces), 2008-2020
Figure 4: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Total Demand for Gold in India and China (Million Ounces), 2009-2015
Figure 5: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Global Silver Reserves by Country (%), 2015
Figure 6: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Historic and Forecast Silver Mine Production (Thousand Ounces) vs Global Silver Prices (US$ per troy ounce), 2000-2020
Figure 7: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Historic and Forecast Silver Mine Production by Selected Mines, (Thousand Ounces), 2012-2020
Figure 8: Precious Metals Mining in Chile - Silver Demand by End-Use Sector (Thousand Ounces), 2014
