"Over the next 24 months, we aim to make compelling investment decisions to extend mine life beyond 2032, particularly given the strong state of the copper market."
"We are one of only two companies globally with active references on the gearless conveyor drive technology in operation. We have collaborated with ABB on various high-capacity and technical gearless drive projects."
"We have seen a growing demand for contract mining among junior metal mining companies. We see immense opportunities in the Western and Southwestern regions, spanning Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Idaho."
After five months in Lima and more than 130 interviews, the conversations with C-executives along the Peruvian mining value chain touched on various topics. These included production targets, drilling results, the benefits of new technologies like the so-called “digital twins” to replicate reality in a virtual environment, and even the use of cartridge valves. However, a recurring theme in almost every interview, and perhaps the most significant one in relevance, is Peru's loss of its position as the second-largest copper producer to the Democratic Republic of Congo.