Salares Norte
- Region Atacama, Chile
- Client Gold fields
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Located at more than 4,000 metres above sea level in the Andes, the Salares Norte project reflects the complexity of developing and operating a mine under extreme climate conditions. Designed to strengthen the supply of strategic metals, it also contributes to the regional economy by leveraging innovative engineering adapted to local realities.
BBA’s contribution to the project
- Long-term partnership integrating disciplines and engineering phases in pyrometallurgy, mechanical, piping, structural and electrical processes
- Winterization solutions, ensuring facility reliability under extreme climate conditions
- Production optimization, from concept to commissioning, to maximize availability and reduce operational risks
- Agile mobilization of BBA’s global experts, working as one integrated team to achieve efficient execution
Strategic impact
By combining specialized know-how with international presence, BBA has helped secure operational continuity at Salares Norte and improve asset performance in a demanding high-altitude environment.