The Chemours Co. (Wilmington, Del.; www.chemours.com) held a groundbreaking event to mark the start of construction of a new Chemours Mining Solutions manufacturing facility in the state of Durango, Mexico. This project represents an estimated $150-million investment. Located in the municipality of Gómez Palacio, this new facility will ensure a safe and reliable supply to the mining industry in Mexico.
“This project is a further demonstration of our five-point transformation plan and will support the growing needs of the Mexican mining market,” said Mark Vergnano, Chemours president and CEO. “We’ve had successful operations in Mexico for over 90 years, and this undertaking reinforces our continued commitment to our Chemours Mining Solutions business.”
According to Chris Siemer, president of the company’s chemical solutions business unit: “Mining companies count on us for consistent, reliable supply to help keep their operations running. This production facility in Mexico will significantly increase our capacity and will include state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and production processes. Its location near some of the largest deposits of gold and silver in Mexico and in the heart of the mining industry will enable us to broaden our support to our customers by providing a distinct competitive advantage in supply chain routing.”