Santiago Montt, former BHP Group executive and Los Andes Copper CEO, has been appointed Chile's mining minister under President-Elect José Antonio Kast. He will oversee efforts to expand copper and lithium production while addressing a $105 billion mining investment backlog and permitting framework challenges. Montt brings extensive industry experience and will assume the role on March 11, succeeding Aurora Williams.
Former BHP Executive Santiago Montt Appointed Chile's Mining Minister
