"The unique geological conditions in the Jequitinhonha Valley favor spodumene crystallization, making it one of the best areas globally for lithium extraction."
"Carajás represents a frontier mining region where significant deposits are still viable, and we have already identified considerable mineralization, hinting at potentially groundbreaking discoveries."
"In 2025, we aim to produce approximately 15 million t of pellets, which positions us as one of the largest exporters globally, as we were in the past."
"Brazil's geological makeup, consisting of ancient terrains exposed to weathering over long periods, provides great potential for rare earth projects."
"WSP Brasil is becoming increasingly significant for the mining sector and we are expanding our operations here, especially in critical minerals alongside iron ore."
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.