At least three of the ten countries with the most Covid-19 confirmed cases are in South America, still lockdowns in the region are being eased and most mining and industrial activities have resumed.

Brazil, with more than 1.8 million infections, is only surpassed by the United States. Peru, with a population of barely 32 million people, already has more than 326,000 confirmed cases and it is the fifth hardest-hit nation in the planet. It is followed by Chile, with more than 315,000 infections.

In this context, how are the steel, metal and mining industries coping? While Brazilian producers strive to resume iron ore exports, some copper mines in Chile and Peru have reported annual increases in output in spite of the pandemic. Strict lockdowns imposed in March and April began to be eased in June and most mining and steel industries are now back to work.

But how does the future of the sector looks like?

This is what leaders and key decision makers from the steel, metals and mining industries will be discussing at MM Steelclub’s 3^rd South American Virtual Conference. Confirmed speakers include:

-Erick Sardain, Steel Alloy’s Principal Consultant at commodity consulting firm Roskill.

-Maurizio Cordova, CEO at mining transport company Geo Minerals Group Peru.

-Virna Cossio, General Manager at steel mills supplier Cosandes Peru.

The virtual event will take place on 15 July. Panelists will talk about the following topics:

• How long can the surge in iron ore prices be sustained, who’s benefitting from it and who’s feeling the bite?
• What is the current capacity utilisation in the South American steel industry and how can it be enhanced?
• What opportunities has the pandemic created in the mining and metals sector?
• How has Covid-19 affected South America’s Lithium Triangle and what challenges do these countries face to enhance lithium production?
• How have gold mines been impacted by lockdowns and how are they maximising the current gold rush?

To join us, you can register here.