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Chile Private Mining to Pay Record US$8 Billion to State
Chile's private mining sector will pay a record US$8.039 billion to the state in 2026, a 32% increase from 2025. This amount represents 9.1% of the projected central government revenues for the year, driven by high copper prices and strong export volumes.
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