Mining Magazine August 2015 | Page 73

LATIN AMERICA copper production and 30 percent in global reserves of this mineral , only 35 middle-size mines have an underground operation , something that indicators translates into 12 percent , but by 2023 this could triple followed by a sustainable trend up to 40 percent .

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“ Companies are redesigning their projects with the new regulation of underground mining given environmental problems , so there is a high need for both vertical and horizontal mining developments ,” said Zablocki , indicating that in the case of rigs , the company has been recognized as a world leader for years .
In the next five years , Atlas Copco Chilena would increase demand mainly in Scooptram equipment , such as the new generation ST14 / 18 and low profile trucks 60 ( MT65 ) or with more tonnes , to continue with big projects in Chile .

THE INTERVIEW

Business Review America Latina , also had a second interview with the CEO of Atlas Copco Chilena , Charlie Ekberg . Ekberg is an economist from Swedish who began his career with Atlas Copco Group in 1986 , since then he held various posts in the area of finance and

Econ . Charlie Ekberg Managing Director of Atlas Copco Chilena
The new CEO of Atlas Copco Chilena , is of Swedish origin and started his career in the Group in 1986 . Ekberg has held various positions in the area of finance and business control . He has extensive international experience in countries like the US , UK , Sweden , South Africa , Chile and Ecuador . The executive served as CFO for Drilling Solutions ( ADS ) of Atlas Copco division since 2008 . Prior to his current position , he held the post of Manager of Business Development for Industrial Technique and General Manager of the Production Unit Tooltec in Rock Hill , South Carolina . Previously , he was the controller at the Chicago Pneumatic ( CP ) division , between 1999 and 2006 .
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