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Location Map — Chile

To create a exploration project location map for Chile, import your CL claims or data as GeoJSON, assign the appropriate layer role for automatic styling, set the Satellite or Topographic basemap, and export as PNG or PDF. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes with no GIS experience required.

About Mining in Chile

Chile is the world's largest copper producer, responsible for approximately 27% of global copper output, and holds the largest lithium reserves on Earth in the Atacama Desert salt flats. The country is a top-tier destination for exploration capital targeting critical minerals essential to the energy transition.

Key minerals: copper, lithium, gold, silver, molybdenum, iron. Notable deposits: Escondida, Collahuasi, Chuquicamata, Atacama Lithium Brine. Mining districts: Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Maricunga Belt, Coastal Cordillera.

The Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) administers mineral rights in Chile. Claim data is accessible through SERNAGEOMIN Mining Cadastre.

What is a Location Map?

A location map provides geographic context for an exploration project — showing the property in relation to nearby infrastructure, towns, past-producing mines, and regional geology. It is required in virtually every investor presentation, technical report, and corporate presentation. A clear, professional location map immediately communicates project accessibility and regional context.

How to Create a Location Map for Chile

  1. Import your property boundary as GeoJSON
  2. Enable the Province/State inset to show regional context
  3. Turn on Context overlay for roads, towns, and water
  4. Enable Reference Labels to show place names
  5. Zoom out to show 50–200 km of surrounding area
  6. Add a distance ring to show project scale
  7. Configure the title with project name and region
  8. Export as PNG for presentations or PDF for reports

Recommended Settings for Chile

  • Basemap: Satellite or Topographic
  • Design theme: Investor — Navy & White or Terrain — Earthy & Warm
  • Export format: PNG at 2× for investor presentations, PDF (Letter or A4) for JORC Code / NI 43-101 reports
  • Coordinate system: Ensure source data is in WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Common Use Cases in Chile

  • Corporate presentations
  • NI 43-101 reports
  • Investor decks
  • Website project pages
  • Regulatory submissions

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Chile mineral claims data?
Chile mineral claims boundaries are available from SERNAGEOMIN Mining Cadastre and can typically be downloaded as Shapefiles or KML. Convert these to GeoJSON at mapshaper.org before importing into Exploration Maps.
Who regulates mineral claims in Chile?
Mineral claims in Chile are regulated by the Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN). All tenure and claims data can be queried through SERNAGEOMIN Mining Cadastre.
What minerals are typically mapped in Chile?
Chile is known for its copper, lithium, gold, silver deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Escondida, Collahuasi, Chuquicamata. The main mining districts are Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Maricunga Belt.
Can I export a Chile exploration project location map for a JORC Code / NI 43-101 report?
Yes. Exploration Maps exports PNG and PDF at 2–3× pixel ratio, suitable for inclusion in JORC Code / NI 43-101 technical reports as required figures. The export includes north arrow, scale bar, legend, and title block — all standard map elements required for JORC Code / NI 43-101 compliance.