"There is a consensus that large new deposits like Escondida are rare, but the development of multiple medium-sized mines, possibly centralized around shared infrastructure, offers a significant opportunity."
"We have an engineering team in Chile that works closely with our customers to develop bespoke solutions, which our factory in Chile can enable immediately, a capability unmatched by any competitor."
"Confipetrol’s growth plans in Chile are ambitious but realistic. The company aims to double its workforce annually and proportionally increase its sales."
"Three years ago, we started providing mine closure services in Chile, and we have secured several interesting projects in this area. This will remain a hot topic given the old age of many Chilean mines."
"Chile meets all the requirements to lead in technology and has all the basic conditions to seize the opportunities for adapting mining to the modern world."
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