Experts from the mining industry, local governments, solution providers and research institutions have gathered in Peru to elaborate on latest topics and trends on mine water management – a crucial concern in Latin America.
The conference opened up on Wednesday with the head of Peru’s Water Authority, Juan Carlos Sevilla, giving an overview speech on water resources management and mining in the Andean nation to the audience gathered at the Radisson Decapolis Exhibition Centre, in Lima’s suburbs of Miraflores.
Sevilla’s opening speech was followed by an insight into latest Humala administration’s guidelines on water regulations and social permits by Fernando Castillo Torres, General Director of the Social Management Office at the Peruvian Energy and Mines Ministry (MEM).
This year’s event also addressed case studies and interactive panel discussions which highlighted key topics such as, “Achieving Integrated Water Management”, “Regional expectations from the Miners to achieve Water Management goals” and “Sustainable Waste Water Management Solutions for the Mining Industry.”
According to openPR.com, the following day of the conference kicked off Thursday, with a keynote speech delivered by Milton Von Hesse, Peru’s Minister of Housing, Construction and Sanitation.
The 3rd annual edition of the Latin American’s Mine Water Conference was sponsored by Kirloskar Brothers Limited, Degremont, Pentair, Itasca, Hobas, Seven Seas Water, Orenco, Geo Sud, and Abengoa.
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Peru holds 13 percenbt of the world's copper reserves, 4 percent of gold, 22 percent of silver, 7.6 percent of zinc, 9 percent of lead and 6 percent of tin reserves. Given its strong mining potential, Peru has been attracting the world’s major mining companies to expand activities in the country.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is pouring into the country, of which the mining sector contributes over 13 percent. Since investment activity in Peru has been driven by the private sector in recent years, the country is displaying a growing commitment to become a good place for doing business.
Published: 8/29/2014