"We have a good basis for comparison as we operate in six countries, and Côte d’Ivoire is amongst the most welcoming for sustainable and responsible mining."
"In 2023 and 2024, we aim to expand the implementation of our new Ore Dilution Control solution globally, with a particular focus on copper and gold mines, as they stand to gain substantial benefits from its utilization."
"We help mining companies become more diversified, but the number of graduates from mining schools is shrinking, and the number of women entering mining is tiny."
"Our main focus in Brazil remains on ensuring full and fair reparation and compensation, and investing in the safe and sustainable restart of Samarco’s operations."
"Reliable supply is key in Africa, and once we have demonstrated reliability to our customers, they are interested in how they can get more value out of the products and services Orica offers."
"South Africa remains interested in our production, and key players want their salt from us because of our logistical capability together with our ability to meet the higher chemical grade specifications."
“Brazil is one of the countries with the greatest social inequality. We therefore play an important role in promoting the economic development of local communities living in the areas where mining is carried out.”
"The headline is that Lac des Iles now has long-term potential, which is exciting and key to our strategy of being a long-term, sustainable player in the mine-to-battery market for graphite."
In August 2023, Mexican exports to the US surpassed China for the first time. As companies prioritize securing supply their chains after years of logistics challenges, Mexico has begun to see major benefits. With a spate of new infrastructure projects such as the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec coming online in 2023, the country is actively opening itself to investment. The chemical industry, in particular, is positioned for nearshoring-driven growth.