South American mining news
Epiroc wins large order for mining equipment in Peru
Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for mining equipment for a major copper mine in Peru.
Jorge Gómez begins his tenure at Codelco with a focus on safety, operational discipline, and teamwork
Jorge Gómez has begun his duties as CEO of Codelco with a series of meetings with executives and employees of the corporation.
South America’s mining moment: Opportunity, pressure, and the race to execute
Mario Saavedra V, General Manager at Multotec Chile & Perú, discusses South America's potential to lead the next era of global copper and lithium supply.
Powering overland and underground conveying
Gunnar Zergiebel, Dr. Mario Dilefeld, and Steffen Vollrath, TAKRAF, describe how the evolution of gearless drive conveyors over the past decades is reshaping how modern mining conveyors are designed, operated, and maintained.
South American copper mine crushes downtime with new gear oil
Jim Thomas, Lubrication Reliability Consultant at Lubrication Engineers, discusses how advanced gear lubrication can significantly reduce unplanned downtime, extend equipment life, and improve production efficiency in high-wear, high-impact crushing operations.
Peru successfully concludes the world's largest mining gathering
More than 5500 participants from 55 countries gathered in Lima to discuss the challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of mining over the next decade.
Insuco and ICSI at WMC: 15 years turning mining challenges into territorial opportunities
Insuco and ICSI join WMC to share 15 years of global experience in social performance, mine closure, and territorial transition.
Anglo American and Codelco complete Los Bronces - Andina agreement, paving the way to deliver 2.7 million t of additional copper production
Anglo American plc, through its 50.1%-owned subsidiary, Anglo American Sur S.A., and Codelco, announce the completion of the definitive agreement to implement a joint mine plan for their respective Los Bronces and Andina copper mines in Chile, following receipt of the required competition and regulatory approvals along with the fulfilment of conditions precedent.
Veracio and Bureau Veritas expand Latin American partnership
VERACIO and Bureau Veritas have signed an MOU establishing a strategic commercial collaboration focused on expanding access to advanced geological scanning technologies across Latin America.
Vale opens model plant in Itabira with AI applied to operations and enhances safety and efficiency
Pioneering initiative in iron ore production in Brazil integrates artificial intelligence into industrial processes, delivering gains in quality, sustainability, and competitiveness