Alza Insights

High input costs, difficulties in finding financing, and deteriorating unemployment (8.5%) have recently afflicted Chile, lowering consumer and business confidence. This 2024, a below-average 90% occupancy rate and an influx of aggressive real estate deals that have reduced the placement price have continuously challenged the nationwide residential rental business. According to data provided by the […]

  Context of Current and Future Mining The mining industry is currently facing a number of significant challenges and unprecedented opportunities. Global demand for critical minerals—essential for the transition to clean and sustainable energy—is growing rapidly. Demand for copper and nickel is expected to increase by 50-70% by 2030, while demand for cobalt and neodymium […]