"Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru sign pact to boost cooperation on strategic minerals", 29 August 2026

...Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru signed a joint declaration Thursday to strengthen regional cooperation on strategic minerals, particularly copper and lithium, local media reported.

The declaration aims to promote responsible investment, strengthen regional supply chains and deepen cooperation on geological information, regulation and technological development...

The declaration establishes cooperation mechanisms covering geological information, mining policies, regulatory standards and oversight criteria, while seeking greater coordination among the four countries.

The governments also agreed to establish working groups to develop joint initiatives in areas including geological research, specialized training and human capital development for the mining sector.

The agreement also calls for cooperation with multilateral institutions to seek technical and financial support for projects related to strategic minerals...