EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARIZONA MINING ASSOCIATION (AMA)
"Arizona has a favorable economic, political and regulatory climate. People know we are the ‘copper state’ and generally understand mining’s importance and the need for mined materials."
"In today's mining landscape, conveyor belts incorporate advanced technologies such as antennas, sensors, and software to detect internal damages, facilitating scheduled replacements and avoiding unexpected downtimes."
"Mongolia does not yet have a nuclear power plant, but the new business of uranium is an important step for the country because it brings new knowledge while serving a growing market."
"First used widely in the oil and gas sector, our data and insights are now being applied by a wider range of corporates looking to find new energy and mineral resources to help advance the energy transition."
"One of the year's major successes was building three camps for 5,500 people for Collahuasi. It was our largest project to date and demonstrated our ability to overcome logistical challenges and deliver on time, within budget, and safely."
Despite the challenges, Latin America has several opportunities: Its green energy mix paves the way for the energy transition. In this journey, the chemical and petrochemical industries will be critical, leveraging emerging technologies like AI to enhance their operations.