DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS, IBRAM
"For iron ore, our logistics infrastructure is quite competitive. We have three different railways, two out of Minas Gerais and one out of Carajás, and very good ports."
"We are the first company in the world to produce a mine-duty battery charger that is designed for underground mining, and that was done more than 10 years ago!"
"The industry is relatively conservative. Although there have been some excellent improvements in productivity, I would say that a global lack of qualified labor has driven the shift from mechanical to automated drills."
"There is a noticeable change taking place in Québec's mining sector, with an increased interest in exploring new technologies and fostering innovative thinking."
"Integrating advanced technologies that improve conveyor belt productivity is our central challenge, both to oversee rollers and pulleys operations, and to avoid or reduce fire risk."
"In the summer and winter of 2023, the heli-portable drill will be the star of the show, especially regarding environmental impact and access to land factors."
"We produce approximately 7% of the global vanadium supply, and on the titanium side, we are expected to produce about two thirds of the Brazilian demand for titanium pigment once the project reaches full capacity."
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.