March 30, 2012
by Amanda Maxwell
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Amanda Maxwell, Latin America Advocate, Washington, DC
Chile
Energy Minister Rodrigo Álvarez quit his post unexpectedly, after agreements to settle the protests in Aysén were made without him. (La Tercera 03/27/2012) His d… Continue reading
March 15, 2012
by Amanda Maxwell
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Amanda Maxwell, Latin America Advocate, Washington, DC
Last week, I analyzed the first three components of the six pillars that make up the new National Energy Strategy (2012-2030) which Chilean President Sebastian Piñera and Ene… Continue reading
November 12, 2010
by Amanda Maxwell
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Chile:
A second set of comments from public authorities was issued concerning the environmental impact assessment of the Cuervo river hydroelectric dam project. The company Energía Austral will have to respond to the 228 comments. (El Divi… Continue reading
October 15, 2010
by Amanda Maxwell
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Chile:
Chile’s mining industry was the center of global attention this week, as the 33 trapped miners were rescued on Wednesday. (New York Times, 10/13/10). In addition, a new report found that in the past decade alone, Chile’s mining… Continue reading
October 1, 2010
by Amanda Maxwell
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Chile:
During a trip to California with President Sebastian Piñera, Energy Minister Ricardo Raineri signed an agreement with the State of California to increase the exploration and utilization of geothermal energy. (El Mercurio, 9/27/10)
H… Continue reading