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The Chilean economy relies on copper mining (e.g. 20% of government revenue is related to copper...

The Chilean economy relies on copper mining (e.g. 20% of government revenue is related to copper mining) and other commodities (60% of exports). Make a (well supported) SWOT analysis of this industry in Chile.

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