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Amerigo’s MVC Resumes Fresh Tailings Processing
Globenewswire· 2025-08-13 11:30
Core Viewpoint - Amerigo Resources Ltd. has provided an operational update regarding its Minera Valle Central (MVC) operation, highlighting the resumption of operations at the El Teniente underground copper mine and the processing of fresh tailings [1][2][4]. Group 1: Operational Updates - The El Teniente underground copper mine received approval to restart operations in eight out of twelve sectors, with operations resuming on August 9, 2025 [2]. - Following the restart, MVC began processing fresh tailings from El Teniente on the night of August 10, 2025 [2]. - Prior to the restart, operations at El Teniente were suspended due to a seismic event that resulted in the death of six workers, leading to a temporary halt in the supply of fresh tailings to MVC [3]. Group 2: Production Expectations - Amerigo anticipates that daily throughput from fresh tailings will be lower than initially forecasted in MVC's 2025 production schedule until operations at El Teniente normalize [4]. - The company plans to mitigate production impacts by increasing the processing of historic tailings during this period [5]. Group 3: Company Overview - Amerigo Resources Ltd. is an innovative copper producer with a long-term relationship with Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, and processes both fresh and historic tailings from the El Teniente mine [6].
Amerigo's MVC Resumes Fresh Tailings Processing
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-13 11:30
Core Points - Amerigo Resources Ltd. provides an operational update on its 100% owned Minera Valle Central (MVC) located in Chile [1] - The El Teniente underground copper mine has resumed operations in eight out of twelve sectors after receiving approval from Chile's National Geology and Mining Service [2] - MVC is now processing both fresh tailings from El Teniente and historic tailings, although daily throughput from fresh tailings is expected to be lower than initially forecasted [4][5] Company Operations - Amerigo Resources processes copper and molybdenum concentrates at MVC by utilizing fresh and historic tailings from Codelco's El Teniente mine [6] - Following a seismic event that led to the suspension of operations at El Teniente, Amerigo continued processing historic tailings during the downtime [3] - The company aims to mitigate production impacts by increasing the processing of historic tailings while monitoring El Teniente's throughput [5] Future Outlook - The timing of normalized operations at El Teniente will significantly influence MVC's production guidance moving forward [9]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-08-13 00:40
Considered rare a few centuries ago, it is now extremely common. Climate change could be to blame https://t.co/zxH0hrY7y3 ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-08-08 00:20
Climate Change Impact - Climate change will redistribute the burden of malaria [1] - The shift of malaria burden will be into regions where people have less natural resistance [1] Potential Solutions - There are some promising approaches to combat malaria [1]
Amerigo Provides Update on MVC Operations
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-06 21:00
Core Viewpoint - A seismic event at the El Teniente mine has led to a tragic rockfall, resulting in the death of six workers and the suspension of operations, which will impact Amerigo Resources' production capabilities at Minera Valle Central (MVC) [2][3]. Company Overview - Amerigo Resources Ltd. is an innovative copper producer with a long-term relationship with Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, focusing on producing copper and molybdenum concentrates from tailings [4]. Operational Impact - The rockfall at El Teniente has caused a suspension of fresh tailings supply to MVC, leading the company to process historic tailings instead [3][8]. - The estimated daily loss of copper production at MVC is approximately 100,000 pounds, but the overall impact on annual production guidance remains uncertain and will depend on the duration of the suspension at El Teniente [3][8]. Response to Incident - Following the rockfall, Codelco initiated search and rescue operations and suspended mining activities at El Teniente. Chile's President declared three days of national mourning in response to the incident [2][3].
The power of multi-stream solutions to complex problems | Abby Andre | TEDxOhioStateUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-06 16:01
Environmental Law & Disaster Recovery - The legal system, while possessing potential, is not a singular solution for complex environmental problems and disaster recovery [1][7][9] - The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 discharged millions of barrels of oil, impacting 1,100 miles of shoreline and threatening economies of five Gulf states [3] - Settlements for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill reached $21 billion, but gaps remained for those lacking documentation or proof of illness [5][6][7] Disaster Resilience & Equity - Disaster recovery is uneven across economic, racial, and geographic lines, with vulnerable populations often left behind [12][14] - A framework for just resilience requires a multi-stream approach involving legal processes, community-driven processes, and departures from the status quo [14][15][22] - Legal processes, while essential, often leave lower-income households underserved, as middle and upper-class households are more successful in accessing aid [16][17] - Congress appropriates tens of billions of dollars annually for disaster relief, highlighting the importance of accessing these resources [18] Problem Solving Approach - Social problems should be approached by identifying multiple variables and processes that contribute to a solution, rather than seeking a single "silver bullet" [10][11][28] - Systemic change requires the interaction of multiple processes across multiple levels [12][24] - Creative problem-solving involves considering the ecosystem of a problem, including relevant processes, institutions, and actors [26][27]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-08-06 00:40
Climate Change Impact - Climate change is potentially responsible for a phenomenon that was once rare but is now extremely common [1]
A “heatshed” moment for communities in crisis | Ladd Keith | TEDxUofA
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-04 16:31
[Applause] [Music] In the summer of 2021, a record-breaking heat wave struck the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. What became known as the Pacific Northwest heat dome buckled roads across the region and melted light rail wires in Portland, Oregon. Homes that had been intentionally built with those large windows to capture sunlight on those rainy Pacific Northwest days suddenly turned into ovens, leaving the residents scrambling to cover those windows with tarps or newspapers, um cardboard, whatever the ...
The Power of The Plate | Terrie Price | TEDxTaftAvenue
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-31 14:59
Health & Wellness - A plant-based diet can reduce chronic disease, supported by studies from the CDC, Harvard, and the National Institute of Health [5] - Plant-based diets lead to improved health, including stronger immune systems and increased energy levels [6] - Eating a variety of colorful plants ensures the body receives all necessary nutrients [10] Ethical Considerations - The industry emphasizes the ethical treatment of animals, advocating for plant-based diets as a way to reduce animal exploitation [10][12] - Animals are intelligent, social, and emotionally complex beings [11] Environmental Impact - Animal agriculture contributes significantly to climate change through methane and carbon dioxide emissions [14] - Deforestation for animal agriculture reduces the planet's capacity to absorb harmful gases [15] - Animal agriculture consumes vast amounts of resources like food and water, which could be used more efficiently [15] - Animal waste from agriculture pollutes water and air, causing further environmental problems [16] - Plant-based diets account for 75% less greenhouse gas emissions compared to diets with daily meat consumption [16] - A family of four on a 20-year plant-based journey saved enough water to fill 48 Olympic-size swimming pools and spared approximately 29,000 animals [17]
The view from 40 metres below | Salam Atallah | TEDxPOWIIS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-29 16:38
Environmental Changes & Observations - The industry notes subtle signs of ocean change, including fewer fish, warmer currents, and murkier visibility [4] - The industry recognizes that climate change is already present, subtly impacting the oceans [5] - The industry acknowledges oceans are absorbing heat, swelling with melting ice, shifting with stronger storms, and acidifying [5] Interconnectedness & Global Impact - The industry emphasizes the borderless nature of the ocean, connecting countries and shaping global weather systems [6] - The industry highlights that pollution and climate change are planetary issues, not confined by borders [7] - The industry points out that actions in one place can have consequences in distant locations due to currents spreading microlastics, heat, and pollution [7] Call to Action & Responsibility - The industry advocates for moving through life with more awareness of our impact on nature [9] - The industry stresses that everything is connected, and everyone has a role in protecting the fragile system [10] - The industry encourages collective action, conscious consumption, deliberate living, and widespread education to slow the unraveling of the environment [12] - The industry calls for courage to act differently, think beyond borders, and live as stewards of the planet [15]