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EDITORIAL
In this 1999 second semester informative bulletin, we highlight the Annual Meeting of the Latin American Copper Council, whose agenda focused mainly on the challenges of copper in the next millennium,In general, our campaigns continue offering interesting proposals for the promotion of applications of this noble metal through participation in regulatory and training activities, such as seminars, courses and fairs, organized in cooperation with related institutions, both in Lima and other cities in the provinces.
In our section New Applications, we offer an interesting proposal by artist Andrea Ponsi. Moreover, access to the Institution’s Data Center will soon be available through the Internet.
Finally, we present the results of the national summons to the Contest "Thesis Project on Copper Uses". It was hard work for the Review Committee to choose a winner among all the projects due to the participants great talent and creativity, and it finally selected two projects that received economic support for their research.
We hope you will enjoy reading this bulletin.
Directorio de Procobre Peru
On July 22 and 23, 1999, Lima was the seat of the Annual Meeting of the Latin American Copper Council, which gathers countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay. The purpose of this meeting was to report on the management scope and progress of non-profit private institutions, whose orientation is to encourage and increase the use and consumption of copper in the region.
It is worth highlighting the importance of copper in Latin America. Currently, approximately 40% of its production at world level comes from Latin America and it contributes to the development of countries in terms of export revenues, generation of employment, participation in investments, development of the production chain, education, health, etc. For example, in Peru, copper production accounts for a revenue of approximately US$777 million. Moreover, US$5,278 million in investments are foreseen to be carried out between 1999 and 2006. |
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* Photo: Jürgen Leibbrandt, Commercial Vice President of Codelco-Chile, Daniel Hokama, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Peru, and Jan Smolders, President of ICA-USA.
All sector representatives participated in an open panel which dealt with subjects such as the challenges of copper in the next millennium with regard to Latin America potential and the role of the International Copper Association and the Promotion Centers.
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Likewise, Procobre Peru has another information access medium: a Web page with information on campaigns and events carried out, as well as publications made quite frequently. The following table shows the level of interest by subjects, based on inquiries made in 1999.
NEW APPLICATIONS
Copper in Design
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Simplicity, versatility and a particular style are characteristics of the work of Andrea Ponsi. He offers a unique proposal by using copper "T" couplings to create furniture and original designs with a simple and harmonious line. Combining copper, steel and aluminum, the artist open the doors to a world of possibilities where inspiration has its roots in the soil and the admiration and observation of nature together with the abstraction of form. |