april 2005 chilean economy grew 6 1 in 2004 chile the world s biggest copper producer had its fastest economic expansion seven years fourth quarter of sparked by a surge demand for metal gdp 7 3 after expanding third central bank reported thus up from prior estimate 5 9 and almost double 2003 growth rate may keep accelerating this year as growing china boosts exports rising consumer confidence bolsters retail sales according to outlook future india is that you re not going have an oversupply there ll probably be shortfall said patricio meller director on board state run codelco it very profitable expand existing deposits overall jumped 16 earlier prices rose month high groups such