Tag Archives: Chile

FLSmidth Secures Major Service Contract for HPGRs in Chilean Iron Ore Mines

(IN BRIEF) A leading Chilean iron ore miner has entrusted FLSmidth with a multi-year contract to service its five High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGRs) across three mines in Chile, aiming to boost productivity and extend equipment lifespan. Despite the HPGRs … Read the full press release

Thales and DGAC Launch World’s First Solar-Powered Air Traffic Control Radar in Chile’s Atacama Desert

(IN BRIEF) Chile’s General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) and Thales, a global technology leader, have unveiled the world’s inaugural 100% solar-powered air traffic control radar station in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Combining Thales’ advanced STAR NG primary radar and RSM … Read the full press release

ENGIE Unveils Massive Battery Energy Storage System to Enhance Renewable Energy Integration

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE, a global leader in renewable energy, has introduced a groundbreaking Co-Located Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a storage capacity of 638 MWh and 139 MW of installed capacity. This innovative technology, utilizing lithium batteries, is integrated … Read the full press release

Stellantis Pours €5.6 Billion into South America: A Game-Changer for the Region’s Automotive Sector

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis has unveiled an ambitious investment plan of €5.6 billion in South America, marking the largest ever investment in the region’s automotive industry. This substantial funding will span from 2025 to 2030 and will facilitate the introduction of … Read the full press release

Enhancing Mining Operations: Sandvik to Supply AutoMine® System to Codelco’s Chilean Mine Project

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik, a global leader in mining solutions, has secured a significant order from Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer. Valued at around SEK 300 million, the order is for Sandvik’s AutoMine® load and haul automation system to be … Read the full press release

Chilean Copper Mining Project Awards Metso EUR 55 Million Equipment Contract

(IN BRIEF) Metso has secured a significant contract worth approximately EUR 55 million to supply essential concentrator equipment for a copper mining project in Chile. The order includes a range of high-capacity equipment such as crushers, vibrating screens, regrinding mills, … Read the full press release

DNV’s Expertise Fuels Financing Success for MYTILINEOS S.A.’s Chilean Solar Power Projects

(IN BRIEF) DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has played a pivotal role in facilitating the successful closure of financing for MYTILINEOS S.A.’s portfolio of solar farm projects in Chile. The portfolio includes the Willka, Doña Antonia, Tocopilla, … Read the full press release

Enel’s Strategic Divestment: Arcadia Generación Solar Now in Sonnedix’s Hands

(IN BRIEF) Enel and its subsidiary, Enel Chile, have successfully completed the sale of their equity interests in Arcadia Generación Solar to renewable energy producer Sonnedix. This transaction, valued at 556 million US dollars, includes four operational PV plants in … Read the full press release

Autopista Central Leads the Way with Kapsch TrafficCom’s Pioneering MLFF Toll System in Santiago

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has implemented an advanced toll collection system called MLFF (Multi-Lane Free Flow) in Santiago de Chile’s metropolitan area. This system facilitates over 1.6 billion transactions annually across nine urban highways in Santiago and extends to two … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Boosts Energy Efficiency and Renewable Hydrogen Initiatives in Chile

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has taken significant steps to promote sustainable development in Chile during the EU-CELAC Summit of Heads of State and Government. The EIB announced its first-ever residential mortgage-based loan outside the EU, providing €200 … Read the full press release

European Union’s Global Gateway Initiative Supports Sustainable Projects in South America

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced the signing of multiple loans during the European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Summit of Heads of State and Government. These loans will provide financing for climate action … Read the full press release

Operaciones de cobre de Anglo American en Chile reconocidas por prácticas responsables de producción de cobre

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) LONDON, 9-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), una compañía minera global con una cartera que abarca diamantes, platino, cobre, mineral de hierro & más, ha anunciado que sus operaciones de cobre administradas en Chile, … Read the full press release

Anglo American copper operations in Chile recognized for responsible copper production practices

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 9-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced that its managed copper operations in Chile – the Los … Read the full press release

BMW Group se une al proyecto “Responsible Lithium Partnership” en Chile convirtiéndose en el sexto miembro de la iniciativa de minería de litio

“Responsible Lithium Partnership” aboga por el manejo responsable de los recursos naturales en el Salar de Atacama Otro elemento de las actividades de BMW Group para hacer que el litio sea más sostenible Proyecto transversal con BASF, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, … Read the full press release

BMW Group joins the “Responsible Lithium Partnership” project in Chile becoming the sixth member of the lithium mining initiative

“Responsible Lithium Partnership” advocates for responsible management of natural resources in the Salar de Atacama salt flat Another element of BMW Group’s activities to make lithium more sustainable Cross-sector project with BASF, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Daimler Truck AG, Fairphone and … Read the full press release

Swissport expands its network across Latin America

(PRESS RELEASE) ZÜRICH, 1-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Swissport, a Swiss aviation services company offering airport ground and cargo handling services, has announced that it will add six additional airports in Chile to its global network. The expansion of the network … Read the full press release

“Responsible Lithium Partnership” established to improve natural resource management in Chile

Volkswagen Group, BASF, Daimler AG, and Fairphone fund the initiative at its inception GIZ to initiate a participatory process, inviting all relevant actors in the Salar de Atacama to work on a joint action plan Focus on protection of the … Read the full press release

MYTILINEOS subsidiary METKA EGN signs EPC and O&M contract for new solar plant in Chile

(PRESS RELEASE) ATHENS, 12-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — METKA EGN signed a contract with Atacama Solar S.A. to undertake the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operation and maintenance (O&M) services for two years of the Atacama Solar II 170,65MWp PV … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ announces its largest maintenance and service contract; strengthens partnership with Arauco group in Chile

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 26-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ selected as the maintenance and service partner for Arauco’s MAPA project in Chile. It is the largest maintenance and service contract ANDRITZ has ever been awarded. The long-term ANDRITZ SYNERGY™ service agreement … Read the full press release

Airbus showcasing products, services and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter markets at FIDAE air show

Latest products, services to be showcased at Latin America’s leading airshow TOULOUSE, 03-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus will have a major presence at the 20th FIDAE air show, showcasing the latest products, services and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defence, … Read the full press release

TomTom extends its reach in Latin America with the launch of its world-class traffic service in Chile and Mexico

Amsterdam, 08-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today launches its world-class traffic service in Chile and Mexico, extending its reach in Latin America, one of the most congested regions of the world. “Three out of the top five most congested … Read the full press release

Solunion consolidates former Chile, Colombia and Mexico activities of its joint venture shareholders Euler Hermes and MAPFRE

Madrid, Spain, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Following local regulatory approvals, Solunion will consolidate the former Chile, Colombia and Mexico activities of its joint venture shareholdersEuler Hermes and MAPFRE. Solunion provides credit insurance solutions with the world’s largest risk database and the widest … Read the full press release

Update on the European Union most important on-going and forthcoming free trade agreements

02-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Over the next years, 90% of world demand will be generated outside the EU. That is why it is a key priority for the EU to open up more market opportunities for European business by negotiating new … Read the full press release

Geneva Observatory in Switzerland helped Astronomers discover whole new class of stars using the Swiss 1.2-metre Euler telescope

Minute variations in brightness reveal whole new class of stars 15-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Astronomers using the Swiss 1.2-metre Euler telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory in Chile have found a new type of variable star. The discovery was based on … Read the full press release