DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been selected by Minsur
S.A., one of the world’s largest tin producers, to perform the
pre-feasibility and conceptual studies for the company’s proposed tin
mine development project in Peru. Both the conceptual and
pre-feasibility studies are being undertaken to extend the life of
Minsur’s San Rafael tin processing facilities located near Puno, Peru.
The objective of the pre-feasibility study is to define the highest
value option for accessing the richest tin zone in the proposed project
location and will include structural geology, geotechnical services,
hydrogeology and tunneling design. The conceptual study will include
mine development, infrastructure, water management, metallurgical test
support and upgrades to the existing concentrator to process tin ore
that also contains copper and silver.
“Leveraging our 70 years of experience developing mining and metals
projects, Jacobs delivers end-to-end project solutions to develop,
expand and treat simple and complex ore bodies,” said Jacobs Mining &
Minerals and Specialty Chemicals Senior Vice President and General
Manager Andrew Berryman. “The partnered facility expansion of this
project will support sustainability efforts for future production.”
Minsur is a Peru-based mining company engaged in the extraction,
smelting and refining of tin. Additionally, the company produces ore
gold and copper, lead and zinc concentrates, and is also involved in the
exploration for new minerals deposits with a focus on copper, gold,
silver and polymetallic ores.
Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of
full-spectrum technical, professional and construction services for
industrial, commercial and government organizations globally. The
company employs over 54,000 people and operates in more than 25
countries around the world. For more information, visit www.jacobs.com.
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under Items 1 - Business, 1A - Risk Factors, 3 - Legal Proceedings, and
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Results of Operations. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking
statements made herein.
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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.