Centro de Estudios del Cobre y la Minería

Center of Copper and Mining Studies ‒ CESCO
Santiago de Chile, Chile

CESCO is a mining think tank whose purpose is to contribute to the development of sustainable and transformative mining that, from Chile, drives global change towards a cleaner, more inclusive, and environmentally responsible future. They work to position minerals as a force for human and environmental progress, contributing social value and strengthening the ties between the mining industry and society. Its vision is to be a national and international benchmark in the debate, evaluation and promotion of public policies for modern and sustainable mining, contributing to the development of mineral-producing countries and to the advancement of an industry that integrates social, environmental and innovative values.

Contact details

Website:
https://cesco.cl/

Address:
Andrés de Fuenzalida 17, 7510080 Providencia, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Country:
Chile

Sub-region:
South America

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Latin america, China
Operating languages
English , Spanish

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
1984
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: Roberto Souper, Enrique Silva, José Luis Mardones, Carlos Vignolo, Gustavo Lagos, Isabel Marshall, Iván Valenzuela, John O’Brien, Jorge Bande
Founder gender: Both male & female co-founders
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Jorge Cantallopts
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Centro de Estudios del Cobre y la Minería
16
Chile average
29
Global average
87
% Female staff
2025
Centro de Estudios del Cobre y la Minería
38%
Chile average
53%
Global average
50%
Age (years)
Centro de Estudios del Cobre y la Minería
42
Chile average
30
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
Centro de Estudios del Cobre y la Minería
33%
Chile average
35%
Global average
47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Centro de Estudios del Cobre y la Minería
15
Chile average
29
Global average
57
Financials
2024
Centro de Estudios del Cobre y la Minería
$1,000,000
Chile average
$1,445,959
Global average
$7,726,779

Social

Followers (2025)
Centro de Estudios del Cobre y la Minería
14,000
Chile average
9,613
Global average
15,795

Data notes

Last updated: 21/11/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website, Organisation's social media accounts
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