"We are always seeking near-term production increases through better efficiencies and productivity, but making a significant impact by 2027 will be tough for us and the industry."
"While being local offers the advantage of swiftly managing stock shortages, the real key is staying close to the client and providing top-tier support."
"We have developed an ambitious five-year business plan for Chile, identifying a potential market of over US$2 billion in services and potential tenders where we can participate."
"Our location in the coastal Atacama region offers an arid climate and sparse vegetation. With the nearest town over 20 km away, our project minimally impacts local landowners and existing land use."
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.