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Macquarie Capital Names John Pickhaver Head of Infrastructure & Energy Capital, Americas

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Macquarie Capital , the corporate advisory, capital markets and principal investing arm of Macquarie Group, today announced that it has named John Pickhaver Head of Infrastructure and Energy Capital (IEC) for the Americas.

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  • Macquarie Capital , the corporate advisory, capital markets and principal investing arm of Macquarie Group, today announced that it has named John Pickhaver Head of Infrastructure and Energy Capital (IEC) for the Americas.
  • Mr. Pickhaver, who was most recently Co-Head of Macquarie Capital in Australia and New Zealand, has more than two decades of experience in the finance and infrastructure sectors both as a civil engineer and in infrastructure finance.
  • In his 18 years with Macquarie Group, he has led development projects in transportation, social, digital and energy transition infrastructure.
  • John’s relocation underscores Macquarie’s commitment to the region and its substantial potential, as we continue to develop essential infrastructure for our communities,” said Mark Bradshaw, Global Head of Infrastructure and Energy Capital, Macquarie Capital.

Black & Veatch to Deliver Seawater Desalination Plant in Indonesia Saving Precious Fresh Water Resources at World’s Largest Designed Single Line Copper Smelter

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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The seawater desalination plant will support the processing of mine concentrates from the Grasberg mine in West Papua.

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  • The seawater desalination plant will support the processing of mine concentrates from the Grasberg mine in West Papua.
  • It will produce over 1,400 m3/hr of desalinated seawater to support the copper smelter and precious metals refinery.
  • Designed to process 1.7 million tonnes per year (MTPA) of copper concentrate, the $3 billion Manyar Smelter is anticipated to be the world’s largest designed single line copper processing facility.
  • Black & Veatch, a global leader in desalination, treats seawater, brackish groundwater and wastewater for municipal and industrial clients on six continents.

Decarbonising Australia’s Mining Sector Beyond Renewables Highlighted in Timely Black & Veatch eBook

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Integrating mining infrastructure solutions across power, water and other critical technologies provides Australias mining industry with opportunities to overcome sustainability challenges at every stage of the mining process.

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  • Integrating mining infrastructure solutions across power, water and other critical technologies provides Australias mining industry with opportunities to overcome sustainability challenges at every stage of the mining process.
  • In its new eBook, Beyond Renewables: Impactful Decarbonisation of Australias Mining Sector , Black & Veatch examines emerging opportunities and provides insights into decarbonising Australias mining operations.
  • Decarbonisation roadmaps will help mining companies evaluate competing commercially-ready and emerging technologies, and present a de-risked pathway to zero emissions.
  • Black & Veatch is a 100-percent employee-owned global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with a more than 100-year track record of innovation in sustainable infrastructure.

Macquarie Capital Led Consortium Awarded Contract for the Improvement and Operation of the Ruta Minera Road in Chile

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Macquarie Capital, the corporate advisory, capital markets and principal investment arm of Macquarie Group, announced today that it has led a consortium that has been awarded a contract for the improvement and operation of the Ruta Minera (Build, Operate, Transform), a private industrial road in Chile.

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  • Macquarie Capital, the corporate advisory, capital markets and principal investment arm of Macquarie Group, announced today that it has led a consortium that has been awarded a contract for the improvement and operation of the Ruta Minera (Build, Operate, Transform), a private industrial road in Chile.
  • The 137km road connects the Minera Escondida, the highest producing copper mine in the world, to Ruta 5 highway, a key north-south axis in Chile.
  • Macquarie Capital was joined in the investment by local contractors Besalco S.A. and Arrigoni S.A., which will lead a series of capital improvements, maintain and operate the road in a multiyear agreement.
  • Macquarie Capital acted as exclusive financial advisor for the project structuring and debt financing with local banks.

American Pacific Mining Reports Samples up to 29 g/t Gold and 1.52% Copper at Madison Copper Gold Project in Montana, USA

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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American Pacific has a joint venture earn-in agreement with Rio Tinto, whereby Rio Tinto may spend US $30 million to earn up to 70% of the Madison Project.

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  • American Pacific has a joint venture earn-in agreement with Rio Tinto, whereby Rio Tinto may spend US $30 million to earn up to 70% of the Madison Project.
  • A total of 26 rock chip samples were collected near the past producing American pit, which identified significant high-grade gold (Au) and copper (Cu) mineralization at the Madison Project.
  • The Madison Project continues to deliver high grade gold and copper samples, states Eric Saderholm, President of American Pacific.
  • About American Pacific Mining Corp.
    American Pacific Mining Corp. is a precious metals explorer focused on opportunities in the Western United States.

Desalination Plant Expansion Project Ensures Resilient, Sustainable Water Supply in Chile

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
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BHP, the worlds largest mining company, recently celebrated the completion of the Escondida Water Supply Expansion (EWSE) project at its Minera Escondida mine in Chile.

Key Points: 
  • BHP, the worlds largest mining company, recently celebrated the completion of the Escondida Water Supply Expansion (EWSE) project at its Minera Escondida mine in Chile.
  • Black & Veatch served as designer and engineer of record on the EWSE project and the original Escondida Water Supply (EWS) project , heralded as one of the largest, most complex desalination infrastructure projects in South America.
  • Minera Escondida is in the Antofagasta region in northern Chile, one of the driest regions in the world and water is at a premium.
  • The project builds upon Black & Veatchs history of providing water production, water conveyance and desalination services to BHP.