Codelco signs letter of intent to collaborate with ABB on decarbonization

Chilean state-run miner Codelco has signed a letter of intent with Swedish-Swiss technology company ABB to explore a collaboration focused on decarbonizing and automating its operations, the copper giant said in a statement Friday.

The strategic collaboration between both companies would be a long-term one, Codelco said, with the aim of identifying the miner’s innovation needs to pursue its commitments to sustainable development.