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23 October 2002THE DRIEST PLACE ON EARTH - NEW WATER SERVICES
Copper SmelterChile has just seen the opening of Cascal's newest project 35km from Antofagasta in Northern Chile. The project includes the supply of industrial water over a 15 year period, approximately 40km of dedicated pipeline and several pumping stations and reservoirs to elevate the water some 600m above sea level.
Chile is dependent on the production of copper as it is its biggest export, and accounts for 40% of the world's annual output. Cascal's new plant will provide water to an increasing number of industrial companies in one of the driest places on earth.
The main client is Canadian owned, Noranda, who in 1998 purchased a copper smelter. Significant development in the area occurred when they increased their investment and expanded production in 2000. This project is backed by regional authorities who believe that many more companies will wish to relocate their facilities to the area once there is a water resource in the sector.
For more information please send an e-mail to the Marketing Manager,
enquiries@cascal.co.uk
