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Metso to supply SX/EW technology to SPCC
Metso has signed a major agreement with Southern Peru Copper Corporation, one of the largest copper producers in the world, for the supply of copper solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX/EW) technology to the company’s Tia Maria project in Cocachacra, Peru. The new plant will produce 120,000 tons of high-purity copper cathodes per year.
Ameropa buys Peru’s Inkafert
Ameropa has acquired Peruvian fertiliser distributor Inkafert, giving the Swiss group a direct foothold in Peru’s bulk fertiliser market while keeping the local team and set‑up in place.
Aguia wins Tres Estradas licence
Brazil‑focused phosphate developer Aguia is nearing final approval for its Tres Estradas project in southern Brazil, with state environmental agency FEPAM now reviewing last‑minute changes ahead of issuing an operating licence.
Brazil Potash wins key licence for Autazes
Brazil Potash has secured the installation licence for its Autazes potash mine in Amazonas state, clearing the way for construction of a 2.4 million t/y project aimed at cutting Brazil’s heavy reliance on imported MOP.
Pampa keeps $2.5bn urea plan alive as FID looms
Argentina's Pampa Energía is advancing work on a proposed 2 million t/y urea plant but has not yet taken a final investment decision, the company said in its recent investor briefings.