Business Areas

 

• Investments into copper and molybdenum world class mining assets.
• Strategic alliances with leading mining companies.
• Marketing of copper concentrates, anodes, cathodes, as well as molybdenum concentrates.
• Marketing of semi-finished steel products.
• Support for technological innovation to improve efficiency and sustainability in the mining sector through venture capital.

 

Main Activities

 

Mitsui Chile is committed to creating and developing new businesses that support the decarbonization of the mining industry, fully aligned with ESG principles. These values are embedded across all our activities, reflecting Mitsui’s long standing commitment to promoting a more sustainable, responsible, and competitive mining sector in Chile.

We actively trade copper, molybdenum, and steel products, sourcing from both local producers and leading international mining companies. In parallel, we play a key role in strengthening Chile’s mining ecosystem by supporting mediumscale mining through offtake financing structures, long-term strategic partnerships, and direct investment in world-class mining assets. Through these efforts, we connect Chilean mineral production with the world’s most important global markets, reinforcing Chile’s position as a leading mining country.

We also support technological innovation to enhance efficiency and sustainability in the mining sector, fostering the adoption of advanced solutions across the value chain.

 

Asset portfolio in Chile

 

Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi S.C.M.

Located in the Tarapacá Region, produces copper concentrates equivalent to approximately 500,000 metric tons of refined copper per year, along with 2,000 metric tons of molybdenum.

Anglo American Sur S.A. (joint venture with Codelco)

Located in the Valparaíso and Metropolitan Regions, produces copper concentrates, anodes, and cathodes, with output equivalent to approximately 250,000 metric tons of refined copper per year.