CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHEVRON NIGERIA AND MID-AFRICA BUSINESS UNIT
"Chevron aims to grow production through planned infill drilling and exploration activities, demonstrating its commitment to future growth in Nigeria."
“Los sistemas de escaneo láser han revolucionado el shotcrete. Al garantizar una cobertura uniforme se mejora la estabilidad del sostenimiento, aumentando la seguridad y reduciendo costos.”
"La digitalización en minería avanza hacia una mayor interconectividad e inteligencia, integrando gemelos digitales online, robots colaborativos e IA para optimizar procesos."
"Arizona has seen a surge of investor interest, with new government funding sources now available and fast-tracking permitting options helping many copper development projects."
"Chile’s mining landscape is evolving, with many of its century-old mines transitioning to underground operations. This shift aligns with Master Drilling’s long-term strategy to expand its market presence."
"I view automation primarily as a tool to enhance quality and safety, rather than as a substitute for skilled personnel. Drilling, in my view, is an art – and it requires professionals mastering that art."
"Peña Colorada plays a key role in Mexico’s industry, contributing to 30% of the country’s pellet production – the largest iron ore pellet producer in the country."
"The onshore and shallow water space in Nigeria is still largely underdeveloped and requires huge investments. Within those divested assets by the IOCs, many fields are lying fallow."
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