Foster Wheeler, GE team up in South America for mining solutions
Foster Wheeler said on Wednesday that the Chilean subsidiary of its global engineering and construction group has signed a memorandum of understanding with GE Energy to explore the pursuit of selected mining and metals projects in South America.
Together, GE Energy and Foster Wheeler Chile S. A. will offer innovative solutions to the mining sector, combining equipment and technology from GE Energy, together with the technical expertise in mining and metals and the project execution capability of Foster Wheeler, the companies said.
This combined offering would include mineral processing, power generation and water desalination facilities, providing solutions to address processing issues, and to improve productivity, water and waste management and power utilization.
“With labor shortages, capital challenges, lower mineral ore grades, water and energy supply difficulties and complex infrastructures, mining companies have a number of challenges to overcome,” said Jose Luis Fernandez Bris, general manager for Foster Wheeler Chile S.A.
“Working with GE Energy, we can offer a wide range of innovative solutions to help the mining industry meet these challenges,” Bris added.
“With rising demand, environmental considerations and the need to venture into more remote areas, mining companies may be facing some of their biggest challenges ever,” said Keiran Coulton, president of global industries for GE Energy.
“By thinking systems instead of products - and complementing our expertise with that of Foster Wheeler Chile - we can offer solutions in South America that should enable more productive mining.”
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