Global Business Reports (GBR)

"New contracts and opportunities signal strong growth for Geotec in 2024."   Miguel Angel Arenas, General Manager of Peruvian drilling contractor Geotec, addresses advancing safety and sustainability through autonomous equipment upgrades as well as their initiative to bring more female operators to the mining industry.   Access the interview here: https://lnkd.in/emS4-3zK   #PeruMining #Peru #Mining #WomenInMining #Geotec #GBR

“If we think we can create meaningful impact by doing the same things we have done for the past 30 years, we are only fooling ourselves.”   Sonia Scarselli, Vice President of BHP Exploration and BHP Xplor, discusses how technology is poised to transform the way mining companies conduct exploration projects, especially if we consider today’s low success rates. Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/etgTXGrP #MACIG #Mining #Africa #BHP #Xplor #Technology #GBR

A $2-billion desalination plant to support copper production in Chile.   Iván Arriagada, CEO of Grupo Antofagasta Minerals, elaborates on the recently inaugurated water facility at Los Pelambres, and discusses the upcoming impact of the company’s second concentrator at Centinela, currently under construction.   Access the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/euJ8-jQe   #ChileMining #Chile #Mining #Copper #Desalination #GBR

Strategic investments supporting sustainable mining in Africa. Franklin Edochie, Senior Vice President of Africa Finance Corporation, discusses recent investments, including US$150 million in the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex and Sierra Leone's Baomahun gold mine. Their priorities remain focused on sustainability and positively impacting local communities. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e2JdSVRr #MACIG #Mining #AFC #Nigeria #Copper #Gold #CriticalMinerals #ESG #GBR

An Argentinean ‘national champion’ continues investing amid market challenges. Maria Florencia Rodriguez, executive business manager of YPF explains the company’s focus on Vaca Muerta’s unconventional resources, the launch of new chemical products, and a plastic recycling plant to aid sustainability. The company’s total investment amounted to $5.7 billion in 2023. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eNRcAXqg #APLA #Argentina #Chemicals #YPFQuímica #GBR

“Our goal is to integrate artificial intelligence to streamline data processing and habitat recognition.”   Gonzalo Morante Coello, General Manager of environmental consultancy Walsh Perú, highlights the company’s focus on environmental permits, environmental management instruments, and mining infrastructure, with 15-20% growth projected for 2024 as the company celebrates its 30th anniversary.   Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eR7SCd4A   #PeruMining #Peru #Mining #WalshPerú #Innovation #GBR

“Whilst the Canadian federal government has restricted investment from China into mining, the market has opened up for Australia and the US”.   George Pirie, Minister of Mines for the Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario, outlines the performance of the province through 2024 with new initiatives and two new producing mines, as well as First Nations relations and the challenging junior market.   Access the interview here: https://lnkd.in/e6ywWfAV   #OntarioMining #Ontario #Government #Mining #MinistryofMines #GBR

Chile is already the world’s largest copper producer, but there is a need for new projects to replenish reserves. Ben Pullinger, president and CEO, and Craig Nelsen, chairman of ATEX Resources (TSXV: ATX), discuss the latest milestones at the company’s Valeriano project in the Atacama region, and elaborate on the importance of innovative exploration techniques. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e3sqeSVT #ChileMining #Chile #Mining #ATEXResources #GBR #Copper

Last week, Global Business Reports (GBR) was present at Expo Plásticos in Guadalajara! 🇲🇽 Together with my colleague Eneko Lee Johnson Legaria, it was a pleasure to connect with leaders and key players driving change in the Mexican plastics sector. Our visit was part of an ongoing round of research and interviews that we are conducting for our Mexico Chemicals 2025 report, sharing insights into the progress of this vibrant industry. It was wonderful to reconnect with many familiar faces as well as to meet new companies we had the opportunity to discover at the Expo! #Mexico #MexicoChemicals #ExpoPlasticos #GBR #ExpoGuadalajara

It’s been a fantastic experience connecting with energy experts, thought leaders, and industry partners at AEC African Energy Week in Cape Town last week, organized by the African Energy Chamber. This event provided an excellent platform to share insights, discuss Africa’s energy future, and distribute GBR's 'Africa Energy 2024' report. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s edition and joined us for thought-provoking conversations on driving progress and investment across the continent. Download the PDF report here: https://lnkd.in/eHnNnN5p #AfricaEnergyWeek #AfricaEnergy #AEW2024 #OilAndGas