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Brazil’s First HyperPort Feasibility Study Unveils Ground-breaking Potential
Brazil’s First HyperPort Feasibility Study Unveils Ground-breaking Potential Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT), in collaboration with leading Brazilian port logistics firm EGA...
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Ferrovial and Acciona Leading Vital Highway Expansion in Northern Peru
Ferrovial and Acciona Leading Vital Highway Expansion in Northern Peru Ferrovial, in partnership with Acciona, has successfully completed a 29.7-kilometre stretch of road in Chimbote, seamlessly exten...
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Peru’s Longitudinal de la Sierra Highway Project Nears Final Award Stage
Peru’s Longitudinal de la Sierra Highway Project Nears Final Award Stage Peru’s ambitious Longitudinal de la Sierra Tramo 4 project is edging closer to reality, with the final award proces...
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US$ 970m PPP Finance Driving Santos-Guarujá Tunnel Project in Brazil
US$ 970m PPP Finance Driving Santos-Guarujá Tunnel Project in Brazil Brazil is taking a monumental step toward modernising its transport infrastructure with the National Waterway Transportation Agency...
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New Road Corridor is Transforming Northwestern Honduras
New Road Corridor is Transforming Northwestern Honduras The Honduran Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, is embarking on a ground-breaking initiative to revolutionise the country’s road...
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Rio Tinto Bets $2.5 Billion on Argentina’s Lithium Future
Rio Tinto Bets $2.5 Billion on Argentina’s Lithium Future Rio Tinto has unveiled an ambitious $2.5 billion investment to expand its Rincon lithium project in Argentina, marking a significant lea...
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Transforming Connectivity in Chile with Coquimbo-La Serena Urban Overhaul
Transforming Connectivity in Chile with Coquimbo-La Serena Urban Overhaul In a significant boost to Chile’s infrastructure, the Coquimbo-La Serena Conurbation is set for a transformative redevelopment...
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Colombia Opens Bidding for the El Estanquillo-Popayán Highway Corridor
Colombia Opens Bidding for the El Estanquillo-Popayán Highway Corridor Colombia is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform its road network and bolster regional connectivity. The national gover...
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Transforming La Araucanía Airport in Chile
Transforming La Araucanía Airport in Chile The Belfi-Icafal consortium has taken a bold step toward revolutionising air travel in southern Chile with its ambitious bid to operate and expand La Araucan...
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Largo Transforming Vanadium-Titanium Resource Potential in Brazil
Largo Transforming Vanadium-Titanium Resource Potential in Brazil Largo Inc., a global powerhouse in vanadium production, recently unveiled its updated Life of Mine Plan (LOMP) and Pre-Feasibility Stu...
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Sacyr Secures Ruta 68 Project to Transform Chile’s Transport Landscape
Sacyr Secures Ruta 68 Project to Transform Chile’s Transport Landscape The Spanish infrastructure giant Sacyr has just clinched one of Chile’s largest road infrastructure projects to date. With...
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Transforming Uruguay’s Ruta 5 to Modernise Key Infrastructure
Transforming Uruguay’s Ruta 5 to Modernise Key Infrastructure Nestled in the bustling heart of Montevideo lies the Column of Peace on Plaza de Cagancha, a historic landmark marking kilometre zero for...
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Catambuco-Pasto Roadway Project Enhances Connectivity and Safety in Colombia
Catambuco-Pasto Roadway Project Enhances Connectivity and Safety in Colombia When the Agencia Nacional de Infraestructura (ANI) announced the signing of an addendum to kickstart construction studies f...
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Revitalising Bahia with the World Bank’s Push for Sustainable Roads in Brazil
Revitalising Bahia with the World Bank’s Push for Sustainable Roads in Brazil In a major move that marks a significant leap forward for Brazil’s infrastructure, the World Bank has greenlit a sub...
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XTREM PRO 2024 Driving DEVELON’s Success in the Indian Ocean and French Guiana
XTREM PRO 2024 Driving DEVELON’s Success in the Indian Ocean and French Guiana The construction landscape is rapidly evolving, and nowhere is this more evident than at XTREM PRO 2024. This year’...
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Austin Engineering Secures $35m of Mining Truck Tray Orders in Chile
Austin Engineering Secures $35m of Mining Truck Tray Orders in Chile Austin Engineering Limited has made an exciting announcement, revealing that its Chilean business has secured over 100 new customer...
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Inkia Energy is Powering Peru Towards a Greener Energy Future
Inkia Energy is Powering Peru Towards a Greener Energy Future Inkia Energy is making waves in Peru’s renewable energy sector, with transformative plans set to redefine its position as the countr...
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Transforming the Andes with a $1.54 Billion Highway Project
Transforming the Andes with a $1.54 Billion Highway Project In a major move set to transform the infrastructure landscape of Peru’s highlands, the Private Investment Promotion Agency (PROINVERSIÓN) is...
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Sacyr wins €260m contract for Antofagasta and Atacama Airport upgrades in Chile
Sacyr wins €260m contract for Antofagasta and Atacama Airport upgrades in Chile Chile’s northern air hubs are set for a major transformation as the country’s Ministry of Public Works awards a signific...
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Colombia invests $165m in Bogota-Belencito Railway Corridor
Colombia invests $165m in Bogota-Belencito Railway Corridor When it comes to modernising Colombia’s transport infrastructure, the Bogotá-Belencito railway corridor is at the heart of the nation’...
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Boosting Trade in Brazil with the Madeira River Waterway Concession
Boosting Trade in Brazil with the Madeira River Waterway Concession The National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ) in Brazil has unveiled the latest developments in the concession project for the...
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Guyana’s Construction Boom opens up Opportunities for the Road Ahead
Guyana’s Construction Boom opens up Opportunities for the Road Ahead Guyana’s construction industry is on the rise, riding a wave of economic growth that’s reshaping the country’s landscape. From bust...
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Revitalising Colombia’s Railways with the La Dorada-Chiriguaná Project
Revitalising Colombia’s Railways with the La Dorada-Chiriguaná Project Colombia is gearing up for a major transformation in its rail transport infrastructure with the La Dorada-Chiriguaná Railwa...
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Huancayo-Huancavelica Railway Revamp advancing Peru’s Modernisation
Huancayo-Huancavelica Railway Revamp advancing Peru’s Modernisation Peru’s ambitious rail modernisation plans are on track, quite literally. The country’s Private Investment Promotion Agency, PR...
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Monterrey chosen as hub for Volvo’s new Heavy-Duty Truck Plant
Monterrey chosen as hub for Volvo’s new Heavy-Duty Truck Plant In a strategic move to bolster its presence across North America, the Volvo Group has chosen Monterrey, Mexico, as the location for...
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Chile secures $1.27 Billion Investment for Major Upgrade of Route 5 North
Chile secures $1.27 Billion Investment for Major Upgrade of Route 5 North Chile’s Ministry of Public Works (MOP) recently announced the best economic bid for the highly anticipated Second Concession o...
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Boosting Peru’s Coal Export Capacity with Salaverry Port Expansion
Boosting Peru’s Coal Export Capacity with Salaverry Port Expansion In a move set to significantly bolster Peru’s export infrastructure, Salaverry Terminal Internacional SA, the concessionaire fo...
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The Race to modernise Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Airport in Colombia
The Race to modernise Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Airport in Colombia Colombia’s National Infrastructure Agency (ANI) has kicked off the competitive process for the modernisation and operation of the Gustav...
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Audubon to Lead Topside Design for bp’s Kaskida Project
Audubon to Lead Topside Design for bp’s Kaskida Project Audubon Engineering Company, a prominent player in the field of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), has secured a major cont...
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Major Investments in Northern Chilean Airports
Major Investments in Northern Chilean Airports In a significant move to boost infrastructure in Chile’s northern regions, the Sacyr-Cointer consortium has made a substantial economic offer to se...
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Ecuador enhances Catamayo-Gonzanamá Road with Strategic Maintenance
Ecuador enhances Catamayo-Gonzanamá Road with Strategic Maintenance Ecuador’s Ministry of Transport and Public Works (MTOP) is taking significant strides in infrastructure development, focusing...
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Chile’s Vertical Mines rely on rugged Atlas Copco Portable Air Compressors
Chile’s Vertical Mines rely on rugged Atlas Copco Portable Air Compressors In the heart of Chile’s demanding mining environment, Vertical Mine Chile has been leading the vertical assembly...
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Canal del Dique in Colombia set for $835m restoration
Canal del Dique in Colombia set for $835m restoration In the vibrant Caribbean region of Colombia, a monumental project is underway to rejuvenate the Canal del Dique. The concessionaire, Ecosistemas d...
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Lima to get new $3.4 billion Peripheral Ring Road
Lima to get new $3.4 billion Peripheral Ring Road Anillo Vial Periférico consortium, comprising Ferrovial, Sacyr and Acciona, has been selected to develop the Peripheral Ring Road in Lima (Peru) under...
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Fluor starts Mining operations at Gold Fields’ Salares Norte Project in Chile
Fluor starts Mining operations at Gold Fields’ Salares Norte Project in Chile Fluor Corporation’s Mining & Metals business announced today that first gold has been achieved at Gold Fields’ Salares...
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Holder Resources commits to Mining expansion in Guyana
Holder Resources commits to Mining expansion in Guyana Holder Resources Inc., a resource company growing sustainable logging and mining operation operations in Guyana, one the fastest growing economie...
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Cemex upgraded to Investment Grade by Standard & Poor’s
Cemex upgraded to Investment Grade by Standard & Poor’s Rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) announced today that it has upgraded Cemex’s long-term global scale issuer credit rating to In...
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Brazil leaps into Green Infrastructure with NDB’s $1.7 Billion Investment
Brazil leaps into Green Infrastructure with NDB’s $1.7 Billion Investment In an historic move, Brazil has received a substantial boost of USD 1.7 billion from the New Development Bank (NDB), mar...
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Gebrüder Weiss celebrates Solar Electric Truck Record Ascent in Chile
Gebrüder Weiss celebrates Solar Electric Truck Record Ascent in Chile In the realm of cutting-edge mobility, a ground-breaking event unfolded at Ojos del Salado in Chile, leaving an indelible mark on...
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Smart city to be designed in Guyana by Miami School of Architecture
Smart city to be designed in Guyana by Miami School of Architecture A six-month agreement with the University of Miami challenges experts to create a master plan for a technologically modern area that...
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Subsea Cable connects US to Latin America and the Caribbean
Subsea Cable connects US to Latin America and the Caribbean Liberty Networks, a leading infrastructure and enterprise connectivity provider in Latin America and the Caribbean, part of Liberty Latin Am...
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The transformation of Córdoba’s Landscape through Sustainable Forestry
The transformation of Córdoba’s Landscape through Sustainable Forestry In the verdant expanses of Córdoba State in northern Colombia, a remarkable transformation is underway. A region once beleaguered...
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New Facility in Monterrey expands Bobcat’s Global Manufacturing Footprint
New Facility in Monterrey expands Bobcat’s Global Manufacturing Footprint Doosan Bobcat, a global compact equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, announced today intentions to expand...
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Latin America’s tallest building built with Cemex Vertua lower-carbon concrete
Latin America’s tallest building built with Cemex Vertua lower-carbon concrete Cemex is supplying a specialty mix of Vertua concrete products for the construction of Rise Tower in Monterrey, Mex...
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Santiago tackling Urban Congestion with Advanced Tolling Technology
Santiago tackling Urban Congestion with Advanced Tolling Technology Amidst the swelling challenges of urban congestion faced by global cities, Santiago de Chile emerges as a beacon of innovation in th...
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Bechtel relies on Elebbre for Mine and Construction Equipment Auction in Chile
Bechtel relies on Elebbre for Mine and Construction Equipment Auction in Chile Global engineering, procurement and construction giant Bechtel chooses Latin American equipment remarketing experts Elebb...
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Iteris supporting Intelligent Transportation Systems in Mérida, Mexico
Iteris supporting Intelligent Transportation Systems in Mérida, Mexico Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced it has been...
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VINCI completes acquisition of Brazilian Motorway Concession
VINCI completes acquisition of Brazilian Motorway Concession VINCI Highways, a VINCI Concessions subsidiary, has finalised the acquisition of a 55% stake in Entrevias from Patria, a Brazilian fund, an...
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PROMPERÚ showcases Peru’s Mining Products and Services
PROMPERÚ showcases Peru’s Mining Products and Services Peru, a global leader in the mining industry, has presented a reliable, innovative offering for the supply of specialized products and serv...
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Peru attracting Mining Investment at PDAC 2023
Peru attracting Mining Investment at PDAC 2023 In order to attract foreign capital to implement foreign direct investment projects, Peru will be taking part in the Prospectors & Developers Associa...
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