Chile
Chile is a South American country located along the continent's western edge, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes mountain range to the east. The capital and largest city is Santiago. With a population of about 19-million, Chile has a diversified economy heavily reliant on mining, particularly copper production. The country is the world's largest copper producer, accounting for roughly a quarter to a third of global supply, with major deposits in the Atacama Desert and other northern regions. Chile's currency is the Chilean peso. The economy also encompasses agriculture, forestry, fishing, wine production and manufacturing. Chile operates as a presidential republic with a strong tradition of democratic governance. The country is a member of the Pacific Alliance, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Chile achieved independence from Spain in 1818 and has since developed into one of South America's most stable and prosperous nations, though it experienced military dictatorship from 1973 to 1990 before returning to democracy.
Chile Updates
South Africa says condition of British man with hantavirus is gradually improving
By: Reuters 11th May 2026 The condition of a British man who was admitted to a hospital in Johannesburg after falling ill with hantavirus aboard a luxury cruise ship is... →
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads to Spain after three people evacuated
By: Reuters 7th May 2026 A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and marooned since Sunday off the coast of Cape Verde left for Spain on Wednesday, a... →
Anti-gender & anti-climate politics: exploring converging agendas in Global Majority countries
24th April 2026 Politics today is marked by accelerating global backlash against both gender equality and action on the climate crisis. This new working paper... →
South Africa’s Master Drilling positioned to capitalise on bull run, CEO reports 
By: Martin Creamer 1st April 2026 South Africa’s drilling provider across five continents, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Master Drilling, is well positioned to benefit from... →
Proudly South African drill rigs without human intervention on way
By: Martin Creamer 31st March 2026 South Africa’s Master Drilling, the Fochville-based company which on Tuesday reported a $292-million revenue record plus a nigh billion-dollar 2026... →
Your mining supply agreement was written for humans, but your trucks are driving themselves
24th March 2026 In August 2025, in Benavides v Tesla, Inc (Benavides), a Miami jury awarded USD 240-million in damages against Tesla, including USD 200-million in... →
SA’s naval-gazing reflects a deep defence and foreign policy disconnect
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 23rd January 2026 Exercise Will for Peace exposed a disjointed maritime approach that could cost the country dearly. Exercise Will for Peace, the multinational naval... →
Letter to Mahlamba Ndlopfu: US vs Venezuela - time for action
6th January 2026 Ah, Chief Dwasaho! As I write this letter, cutting short my holiday, I scan the wires and wait for a media statement from Pretoria following the... →
Sars will soon know about every foreign property you own — Are you prepared?
5th December 2025 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) is about to gain unprecedented visibility into your offshore life. A new global tax agreement means Sars... →
Energy transition needs investment of a further $304-trillion, Glencore calculates
By: Martin Creamer 4th December 2025 The global energy transition needs investment of a further $304-trillion, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle pointed out during the Johannesburg Stock... →
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