"We are investing significantly in our project cargo capacities, like specialized trucks. Uganda and Tanzania in the East, but also Angola and the rest of West Africa are key growth markets."
"Following the Mariana incident, the mining industry focused on the importance of ESG and geotechnical safety. Thus, we decided to concentrate on enhancing our geoenvironmental and geotechnics business unit in Brazil."
"Demand for materials is rising exponentially with emerging technology and clean energy solutions. There is tremendous pressure on supply. Where these materials are mined and refined is going to matter from a strategic, safety, environmental and economic standpoint."
VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, PRO DRILLING
"This year, our primary goal was to have 90% of our drill rigs in operation. We have been successful, and currently, nearly all of our equipment is in use."
"Reconciliation reduces variability in feeding the mill, reducing the cost of water, energy, and reagents per tonnage. We also minimize the impact on communities by reducing dilution, as this lowers the tailings per ton of metal produced."
"Our Ferro Potiguar project will use dry stacking systems and will probably be the first iron ore project in the country to use recycled water in its operations."
"Roughly 20 mines have been built since 2010, taking an average of only 1.7 years to complete, which is significantly less than any other region globally. West Africa has an industry-wide track record of delivering projects both on time and on budget."
This pre-release, containing insights from executives across leading African upstream, downstream, financing, and service providers, spotlights developments in local capabilities, infrastructure, and new projects that are driving change in some of Africa's most interesting oil and gas producing countries.