Copper & Mining: Codelco reported sharply stronger first-half earnings on a copper price rally, even as output fell 11% amid mine disruptions and weaker ore grades, while CEO Jorge Gomez said the priority is restoring productivity. Critical Minerals Pact: Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru signed a strategic minerals declaration to coordinate investment and seek multilateral support to strengthen the region’s role in the energy transition supply chain. Lithium Market Watch: A new market read says lithium carbonate equivalent prices are stabilizing near $20/kg, with energy storage demand rising but earnings still shaped by dilution and partnerships. Trade & Agriculture: Chile and Indonesia agreed to deepen sanitary and phytosanitary cooperation to expand farm trade under their CEPA framework. Food & Tariffs: Section 301 tariffs are hitting seafood importers hard, but experts point to limited mitigation options like legal challenges and supply-chain shifts. Energy Transition Projects: HNH Energy received phase-one approval for an $11bn green ammonia project in Chile’s Magallanes region. Water Risk for Produce: The Aconcagua Valley’s water stress is pushing growers toward shared stewardship efforts to protect avocado and other fresh exports.