Jacobs will provide engineering services at one of the world’s largest
copper mines
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been selected by Anglo
American to provide engineering services to the company’s Los
Bronces copper mine, located approximately 40 miles northeast of
Santiago, Chile, in the Metropolitan Region. Situated at an altitude of
over 11,000 feet, Los Bronces is one of the world’s largest copper mines
with a processing capacity of 150,000 tonnes per day (ktpd).
Under the terms of the three-year Master Services Agreement (MSA),
Jacobs will provide engineering services and field technical assistance
to support the mine’s sustaining capital program, as well as lead the
evaluation and development of environmental permits. In addition, Jacobs
will support the preparation of bidding rules for future scopes of work,
including studies, engineering services and construction phases.
“Jacobs has extensive experience executing end-to-end solutions for
copper projects,” said Jacobs Mining, Minerals and Technology Senior
Vice President and General Manager Andrew Berryman. “This experience,
combined with our long-standing relationship with Anglo American and our
previous work on the Los Bronces mine project, positions us well to add
value.”
Anglo American is a globally diversified mining company. With mining
operations in Southern Africa, North and South America and Australia,
the company produces diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and
other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel.
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering
solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With $15 billion in
combined revenue and a talent force more than 74,000 strong, Jacobs
provides a full spectrum of services including scientific, technical,
professional and construction- and program-management for business,
industrial, commercial, government and infrastructure sectors. For more
information, visit www.jacobs.com.
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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.