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Codelco secures US$532 million climate financing for full decarbonization by 2030

August 15, 2024

Codelco has secured US$532 million in climate financing from Crédit Agricole CIB, with backing from the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) of the World Bank Group. This historic financing will support Codelco’s plan to decarbonize its entire energy matrix by 2030, including renewing electricity supply contracts with renewable energy sources. Source: America Economia

Antofagasta Minerals and ABB collaborate to electrify and automate mining operations in Chile for net zero emissions

August 15, 2024

Antofagasta Minerals and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance decarbonization efforts in Chile’s mining sector. The partnership will focus on electrifying and automating mining operations, with the goal of developing and implementing a net zero emission haulage solution. Source: New.ABB

Gogoro Partners with Terpel to launch battery-swapping infrastructure in Colombia, promoting sustainable mobility

August 15, 2024

Taiwanese electric scooter company Gogoro is expanding globally, with a new venture in South America. Gogoro has partnered with Colombian fuel and lubricant specialist Terpel to introduce its battery-swapping infrastructure across Colombia. Source: MSN