"Despite recent security challenges, Burkina Faso has a strong track record of opening an average of 1.2 new mines annually since 2010. We expect this trend to continue."
"Loesche’s technology is a great fit for copper and gold mining in Southern Africa as it is water and energy-saving, and more environmentally friendly."
"The biggest challenge is that mineral projects take a long time to explore and develop, while markets offer comparatively short windows for financing."
"Our process is environmentally friendly in that we do not use explosives. There is also no crushing, milling or tailings dam because the process does not create liquid or solid residues."
The Latin America Petrochemicals and Chemicals 2024 report, produced in alliance with APLA, explores the current state of these industries, the challenges they face, and the opportunities they offer.