The last day of the XVIII International Congress of Expomin 2025, entitled “Reimagining mining in Latin America”, was a space for dialogue on the challenges and opportunities facing the mining industry at a national and global level. The Plenary Hall of Espacio Riesco received authorities, international experts and figures from the academic and economic world. One of the highlights was the intervention of economist Vikram Mansharamani, former Harvard and Yale professor, who offered a global vision of the risks that could impact industries such as mining. He warned about phenomena such as population aging and the rise of nationalism and populism. And also on trade tensions between the United States and China: “The world is dividing into two economic models: an individualistic one, led by the US, and a collective one, led by China,” he said. The Minister of Economy, Nicolás Grau, presented “Mining Investment in Chile: Opportunities and Challenges”, addressing the evolution of investment and highlighting a positive projection for 2024: “For the first time in years, real growth is anticipated, and a large part of that is due to mining”. However, he emphasized that this development must be translated into social improvements: “We must ensure that regions such as Tarapacá, Atacama and Antofagasta transform the wealth they generate into poverty reduction”. In her presentation, the Minister of Public Works, Jessica López, focused on infrastructure as a pillar for the country’s development, and on the fact that the MOP has the responsibility to manage or ensure that inland water is used appropriately. In this context, she valued the commitments made by the mining sector: “It is appropriate to salute and congratulate the industry for its decision and vision to reduce the use of inland water by 2040-2050”. Along the same environmental line, landscape architect Tomás Folch presented “Infrastructure for climate change”, where he reflected on the water cycle, droughts and territorial planning. Ignacio Briones, former Minister of Finance, offered a critical but constructive view of the past and future of Chilean mining. “Copper production is stagnant, at levels similar to those of 20 years ago,” he said. He attributed much of the sector’s historic success to the private world, but also issued a warning: “Delays in permits act as a large indirect tax on investment”. At the same time, in Agora 1 of the Pabellón Minero, an inspiring moment was experienced with the participation of outstanding Chilean athletes invited by SQM Lithium. Francisca Crovetto, Olympic gold medalist in skeet shooting; Jorge Carinao, Paralympic weightlifter; and Katherine Wollermann, KL1 canoeing champion, shared their stories of overcoming challenges with the public. The closing of the day was in charge of Los Tres, who with a great live show gave the final touch to the Congress, providing identity and Chilean music to a large audience that was present in the main hall. Despite the end of the Congress, Expomin 2025 has not yet lowered the curtain. This Saturday from 10:00 a.m., the Citizen Day will take place, a day designed for families, with recreational and educational activities and many surprises in Espacio Riesco.