Mining in Chile: Electromobility for large trucks
By using the LHD model developed by Komatsu, Chile’s El Teniente mine aims to increase its productivity by between 10% and 20%.
Chile among the countries with the most mining start-ups
The data shows that Chile accounts for 12% of this type of high-impact start-ups, after Australia, the United States and Canada.
Seawater emerges as key for the future of copper in Chile
Los Pelambres, Quebrada Blanca, Spence, Radomiro Tomic, El Abra and NuevaUnión have initiatives at different stages of development for the use of seawater at their operations.
Finnish mining technology multinational arrives in Chile
Zyfra, an artificial intelligence and IoT company, already has operations in Peru and plans to scale up to other countries in the region in 2022.
How Artificial Intelligence and IoT are revolutionizing mining
The application of these technologies allows for improved productivity, increased efficiency, and contribution to sustainability and workers’ safety in the sector.
Mining: Use of sea water in Chile’s copper production to triple
The report from the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) estimates a consumption of seawater of 10.82 cubic meters (m3) per second for the year 2029, compared to a current use of 3.28 m3/sec...
Chile greenlights Latin America’s largest desalination plant
The solar-powered desalination plant will have a maximum capacity of 2,630 litres of water per second, with an initial investment of about $500 million.
Miners around the world turn to green power options
Using renewables is helping the industry cut costs and reduce polluting emissions. It is a concern that is growing among some of the largest consumers of raw materials, some of whom are keen...
The role of copper in energy sources of the future
The renowned speaker on energy issues, Gianni Kovacevic, says Chile has a privileged position regarding future energy sources, due both to its wind and solar potential as well as its copper ...
Chile anticipates mining investment of US$65,747 million
The South American country is the world’s principal copper producer and accounts for 54% of global lithium reserves.