Codelco Awards Jacobs a Contract for Chuquicamata Mine Project
April 19 2017 - 7:45AM
Business Wire
Project to Focus on Safety and
Sustainability
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has received a contract
from Codelco to provide engineering, procurement and field support
services for the overhaul of acid plants at the Chuquicamata Mine
in northern Chile. Chuquicamata, an open pit copper mine, is one of
the oldest and largest in the world. The services will improve the
mine’s safety and sustainability. Jacobs’ scope of services
includes modifications to existing facilities to support the
operation of two new double contact/double absorption acid
plants.
“This award will help Codelco become safer and more sustainable,
benefiting not only the company but also Chile and its people,”
said Jacobs Senior Vice President Mining, Minerals and Specialty
Chemicals Andrew Berryman. “We have a long history of providing
support to Codelco and by utilizing our global experience and broad
capabilities in mining we look forward to extending the life of
Chuquicamata.”
The project is scheduled for completion in December of 2018.
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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