Mining Magazine August 2015 | Page 74

ATLAS COPCO CHILENA S . A . C .
business development . “ Since my incursion in Atlas Copco group I developed my international career in the US , UK , Sweden , South Africa , Chile and Ecuador . I was the controller for the Chicago Pneumatic ( CP ) division between 1999 and 2006 , then I took over as CFO for Drilling Solutions ( ADS ), a division of Atlas Copco in Garland , Texas , since 2008 until my return to Chile ,” said the CEO .
A look inside the premises of Atlas Copco
Here are some of his answers and business projections .
BRAL : Which technological advances the company plans to launch in 2016 ? EC : For the remainder of 2015 and 2016 , Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions will be working on several automation projects with international mining companies operating in Chile , we are focused on obtaining performance indicators that directly benefit the productivity , safety and life of rigs . These projects include Pit Viper operative fleet and managed from the office , an operator managing multiple teams and to the full autonomy . Additionally , we are planning to Introduce a remote operation at about 300 meters , from a safe distance in high-risk areas . In 2016 , we will consolidate multipurpose equipment , designed for diamond and reverse air exploration , and we will finalize the construction of water wells . In terms of equipment for underground mining ,
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