Antofagasta Region

BHP and Microsoft use AI to lift Escondida copper recovery

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
BHP, Antofagasta Region, Microsoft, Escondida, CVP, Wind, Digital technology, Machine learning, Mining, Atacama Desert, Artificial intelligence, Copper, AI, Iron ore

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new collaboration between BHP and Microsoft has used artificial intelligence and machine learning with the aim of improving copper recovery at the world’s largest copper mine.

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  • MELBOURNE, Australia, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new collaboration between BHP and Microsoft has used artificial intelligence and machine learning with the aim of improving copper recovery at the world’s largest copper mine.
  • The use of new digital technology to optimise concentrator performance at BHP’s Escondida operation in Chile is expected to improve copper recovery.
  • “We are excited to partner with BHP on this transformative project that demonstrates the power of AI, machine learning and cloud technologies,” said John Montgomery, CVP, AI Platform at Microsoft.
  • BHP is a top three global producer of copper and has the largest copper endowment of any company globally2.

Sungrow Forges a Contract with ENGIE to Supply 638 MWh Liquid Cooled Energy Storage System to Chile

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Electricity, PCS, ESS, Coya, Sale, Antofagasta Region, EV, Research, CO2, PV, Solar energy, Island, DC, Bison Solar Plant, ENGIE, Solar, Renewable energy, Sungrow Huainan Solar Farm

SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage system supplier, forged a contract with ENGIE to supply 638 MWh of its DC-coupled liquid cooled energy storage system (ESS) solution to Chile.

Key Points: 
  • SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage system supplier, forged a contract with ENGIE to supply 638 MWh of its DC-coupled liquid cooled energy storage system (ESS) solution to Chile.
  • DC-Coupled with the Coya solar plant, the BESS Coya will also be installed with 232 units of Sungrow liquid cooled ESS containers.
  • Its liquid cooled ESS solutions are embedded with high profitability and high safety, which are in high demand in the market.
  • Last year, Sungrow shipped 3 GWh of ESS worldwide, ranging from islands and high altitude plateaus to ports and residential installations.

Sungrow Forges a Contract with ENGIE to Supply 638 MWh Liquid Cooled Energy Storage System to Chile

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Electricity, PCS, ESS, Coya, Sale, Antofagasta Region, EV, Research, CO2, PV, Solar energy, Island, Multimedia, DC, Bison Solar Plant, ENGIE, Solar, Renewable energy, Video game console, Sungrow Huainan Solar Farm

SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage system supplier, forged a contract with ENGIE to supply 638 MWh of its DC-coupled liquid cooled energy storage system (ESS) solution to Chile.

Key Points: 
  • SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage system supplier, forged a contract with ENGIE to supply 638 MWh of its DC-coupled liquid cooled energy storage system (ESS) solution to Chile.
  • DC-Coupled with the Coya solar plant, the BESS Coya will also be installed with 232 units of Sungrow liquid cooled ESS containers.
  • Its liquid cooled ESS solutions are embedded with high profitability and high safety, which are in high demand in the market.
  • Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. is the world's most bankable inverter brand with over 269 GW installed worldwide as of June 2022.

Marimaca Secures Water Option for Life of Mine Seawater Supply

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marimaca Copper Corp. (Marimaca Copper or the Company) (TSX: MARI) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a water option agreement to secure the future water supply required for the Marimaca Copper Project (the Project) in Chile.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marimaca Copper Corp. (Marimaca Copper or the Company) (TSX: MARI) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a water option agreement to secure the future water supply required for the Marimaca Copper Project (the Project) in Chile.
  • The exercise of the option will trigger the execution of a water supply agreement priced on a take-or-pay basis for the Project's life of mine, the principal terms of which have been negotiated and agreed in the option documentation.
  • The agreed pricing arrangement is at a lower cost than originally projected in the 2020 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) (available on www.sedar.com ).
  • Our water strategy, which removes the use of any natural sources of fresh water, is a fundamental example of this goal in action.

InvestmentPitch Media Video Discusses Astra Exploration’s Intersection of 4.5 g/t AuEq over 9.0 metres, Extending Mineralization at Depth its Pampa Paciencia Project in Northern Chile

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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  • Historical reserves of 234,000 gold ounces at Faride were cited following re-mapping of the project by Coeur in the 1990s.
  • InvestmentPitch Media Ltd makes no warranties or undertakings as to the accuracy or completeness of this information.
  • The company specializes in producing short videos based on significant news releases, research reports and other content of interest to investors.

Marimaca Announces US$15.5 Million Investment from Osisko Gold Royalties

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marimaca Copper Corp. (Marimaca Copper or the Company) (TSX: MARI) is pleased to announce a US$15.5 million investment from Osisko Gold Royalties (Osisko) for a 1.0% Net Smelter Return royalty (the Osisko NSR) (the Investment) on certain claims covering the Marimaca Oxide Deposit (MOD or the Project) and some claims immediately adjacent to it.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marimaca Copper Corp. (Marimaca Copper or the Company) (TSX: MARI) is pleased to announce a US$15.5 million investment from Osisko Gold Royalties (Osisko) for a 1.0% Net Smelter Return royalty (the Osisko NSR) (the Investment) on certain claims covering the Marimaca Oxide Deposit (MOD or the Project) and some claims immediately adjacent to it.
  • Marimaca has pre-existing rights to retire some of the existing royalties covering the MOD and as such the Investment limits the expected incremental royalty burden on the Project.
  • Under the Investment Agreement, Marimaca has agreed to exercise certain buyback rights in respect of royalties granted under the 1-23 Purchase Agreement and La Atomica option agreement prior to commercial production which total US$6.0 million in aggregate.
  • Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibilityfor the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

BHP, Caterpillar, and Finning announce an agreement to replace entire haul truck fleet at Escondida Mine in Chile

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Finnings Integrated Knowledge Center, located in Antofagasta, will provide top of the line industry technical support for the fleet.

Key Points: 
  • Finnings Integrated Knowledge Center, located in Antofagasta, will provide top of the line industry technical support for the fleet.
  • The agreement also allows Escondida | BHP to accelerate the implementation of its autonomy plans by transitioning the fleet to include technology that enables autonomous operation.
  • In addition, the agreements set forth a technological path that helps Escondida | BHP meet its decarbonization goals, through the progressive implementation of zero-emission trucks.
  • "This agreement is an important step to continue projecting into the future Escondida | BHPs leadership in the industry.

InvestmentPitch Media Video Discusses Astra Exploration’s Completion of Phase II Drilling Program at Pampa Paciencia in Chile, Extending Vein 2.1km with Assays Expected in September

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astra Exploration (TSXV:ASTR) (OTCQB:ATEPF) has completed its Phase II drilling program at its Pampa Paciencia gold-silver project in northern Chile.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astra Exploration (TSXV:ASTR) (OTCQB:ATEPF) has completed its Phase II drilling program at its Pampa Paciencia gold-silver project in northern Chile.
  • The primary focus was to test the Paciencia Vein System at depth in the two defined high-grade zones defined earlier this year in the Phase I drill program.
  • Eleven holes were drilled into known veins, with 4 holes directed to Paciencia Oeste vein segment, 3 to Paciencia and 4 to Paciencia Este segment.
  • Some deeper holes in the Paciencia and Paciencia Este vein segments are showing a change in the dip and thickness of the vein.

CSE Bulletin: New Listing - First Lithium Minerals Corp. (FLM)

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Friday, August 5, 2022
Lithium, Antofagasta Region, Disclosure, CSE

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - le 5 aot/August 2022) - The common shares of First Lithium Minerals Corp. have been approved for listing on the CSE.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - le 5 aot/August 2022) - The common shares of First Lithium Minerals Corp. have been approved for listing on the CSE.
  • First Lithium Minerals Corp. is a Canadian, Chile-focused mineral exploration and development company.
  • Les actions ordinaires de First Lithium Minerals Corp. ont t approuves pour tre inscrites au CSE.
  • First Lithium Minerals Corp. est une socit canadienne d'exploration et de dveloppement miniers centre sur le Chili.

APOGEE MINERALS PROVIDES UPDATE ON TRANSACTION WITH ALTO VERDE COPPER

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apogee Minerals Ltd. (“Apogee” or the “Company”) (TSXV: APMI) announces that the Company has amended the minimum financing requirements and adjusted the consolidation ratio applicable to the reverse take-over transaction described in its press releases dated January 25, 2022, March 17, 2022 and May 30, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Subscription Receipts will be issued pursuant to subscription agreements entered into by Alto Verde and each of the subscribers.
  • Further details regarding the Transaction, Financing and Alto Verde are disclosed in the Companys news releases dated January 25, 2022, March 17, 2022 and May 30, 2022.
  • Alto Verde Copper Inc. is a private mining company focused on its portfolio of prospective exploration assets located in the Central Volcanic Zone, within the prolific Chilean Copper belt.
  • To find out more about Apogee Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V: APMI) visit the Companys website: www.apogeemineralsltd.com