World’s Largest Mining firm opens office in Ecuador – TARGET IS COPPER

David Stringer, Laura Millan Lombrana, and Stephan Kueffner

BHP has opened office in Ecuador along with Newcrest, Hancock
Value of nation’s mining sector could hit $7.9 billion by 2021BHP Billiton Ltd., the world’s biggest miner, has opened an office and is seeking to add staff in Ecuador as it advances a search for copper in a nation that’s becoming the sector’s exploration hot-spot.

“There is no doubt that the interest is increasing, so much so that we can talk about a new phase for mining in Ecuador,” Izurieta said by phone from Quito. “Ecuador is one of the world’s last mining frontiers, but it is under-explored and under-developed. There is a great window of opportunity.” Read Article

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