The Peruvian Statethrough the Ministry of Energy and Minesissued the authorization for the beginning of the commercial operation of Anglo-American Quellavecowhose Peruvian copper production will begin to be exported to the world from the region Moquegua. This project will allow it to add an additional 10% to the national copper production, once this new mining operation is at its maximum capacity level.
Quellaverco is expected to produce an average of 300 thousand tons of copper in ten years of operation. The technology implemented, such as the inclusion of automated hauling and drilling equipment, the integration and digitization of all its components, and the use of renewable energies, demonstrate the decision and commitment to start a modern, safe, and sustainable operation.
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In addition, the project will allow the generation of resources that will contribute to the development and closing of gaps in the Moquegua region and throughout Peru, at a crucial moment for the reactivation of the post-pandemic economy. Duncan Wanblad, executive president of Anglo American, highlighted the efforts of the workers who were in charge of the project. “The start of commercial operations of Quellaveco is a testament to the incredible efforts of our workers and our commitment to Peru for many years.”
Finally, Rubén Fernandes, CEO of Base Metals at Anglo American, pointed out that the mine is one of the most advanced in the region: “We designed Quellaveco as one of the most technologically advanced mines in Anglo American and South America, incorporating for the first time autonomy in the drilling and ore hauling fleets, an integrated operations center, as well as a series of digital processing technologies and advanced. Quellaveco is giving the example of a low-emission mine that produces a fundamental metal for the decarbonization of the global economy: copper. At Quellaveco, we can see our FutureSmart Mining™️ strategy in action.”
