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Codelco's move towards renewables includes an ongoing contract with the Pampa Elvira solar thermal plant
ENVIRONMENT

Codelco finalises acquisition of Australian lithium company, signs energy efficiency agreement

The Chilean copper miner announced several key developments

06 March 2024

DRA played a major role in getting Bravus' Carmichael coal project up and running. Photo courtesy DRA Global
TECHNOLOGY

DRA aims to engineer global growth

A 200%-plus profit growth for 2023 shows DRA Global is putting its challenges behind it

05 March 2024

El Teniente will host several automated systems, including a train management automation project
TECHNOLOGY

Sandvik secures major automation order from Codelco for Chilean mine

Sandvik will deliver an AutoMine system for El Teniente

04 March 2024

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TECHNOLOGY

Can AI fix the copper deficit?

Robo-Geos are already at work at some of the world's biggest projects

27 February 2024

Cobalt supply is expected to struggle to meet demand after 2022
SURFACE

Buenassa secures $3.5 million grant for DRC cobalt, copper refinery

Fund will support plans for a refinery complex in Lualaba province

26 February 2024

Zijin Mining estimates the expansion will require an investment of roughly 17.5 billion yuan
EQUIPMENT

Zijin Mining secures green light for massive expansion of Tibet copper mine

Expansion will raise questions over sustainable resource management in the sensitive Tibetan region

23 February 2024

Kariba dam: most of Zambia's energy is hydroelectric, but a more reliable source is needed for mining. Photo: Dmitriy Kandinskiy
AFRICA

The value chain curse in Zambia: why a copper powerhouse struggles to prosper

Zambia is one of Africa's biggest copper players, but critical pain points prevent growth

22 February 2024

The executives toured the site with division workers
OPERATIONS

Codelco board marks milestone in Rajo Inca project

Senior officials visited the project site to announce commencement of operations

21 February 2024

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