We are excited to invite you to a special guest lecture at the School of Mining and Geosciences (SMG) by renowned mining economics expert Dr. Juan Ignacio Guzmán.
🗓 Date: May 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Venue: Block 6, 1st Floor, Room 6105
💬 Lecture Topic:
Mineral Prices and the New Tariff Regime
Dr. Guzmán will explore why recent tariffs on metals—such as those implemented during the Trump administration—have driven short-term price increases, and what the medium- and long-term impacts might be on critical mineral markets. This timely presentation will offer essential insights for anyone interested in global markets, resource economics, or public policy.
👤 About the Speaker
Dr. Juan Ignacio Guzmán
- Civil Industrial Engineer specialized in Mining
- Ph.D. in Mineral Economics, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
- Founder & General Manager, GEM Mining Consulting
With over 20 years of international experience, Dr. Guzmán has led more than 450 mining studies across 25+ commodities, including copper, gold, lithium, and oil. He has taught at top universities including Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, University of Chile, and University of Los Andes, and currently teaches in the ESG program for mining at Duke Education Corporation. He is also the author of two books and over 20 scientific publications.