Innovation and Leadership: WWL Shines in Rio Tinto's WINU Project, Receiving the “Copper Coin” Award | Cámara de comercio Canadá-Perú
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Innovation and Leadership: WWL Shines in Rio Tinto's WINU Project, Receiving the “Copper Coin” Award

Innovation and Leadership: WWL Shines in Rio Tinto's WINU Project, Receiving the “Copper Coin” Award

 

Water, Waste and Land (WWL), an engineering company specializing in the design, supervision, and operation of tailings storage facilities, has been recognized for its outstanding contribution to the WINU Project, developed in Australia for Rio Tinto. With offices in Perth, Australia, and Lima, Peru, WWL integrates specialized technical expertise, advanced technology, innovation, safety, and environmental sustainability to achieve exceptional technical and economic outcomes.

 

In the WINU Project, WWL reaffirmed its leadership as a designer and Engineer of Record (EOR), leveraging its expertise in tailings engineering and technology. This award highlights the company’s ability to deliver effective solutions that meet the highest quality standards required by one of the world’s leading mining companies.

 

A key factor in this success was the synergy between WWL’s offices in Australia and Peru. This collaboration enabled a globally coordinated approach to overcoming project challenges, showcasing the company’s ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across diverse locations and deliver technical excellence at every project stage.

 

The long-standing relationship between Rio Tinto and WWL has resulted in the successful execution of landmark projects such as the WINU Project, Argyle Diamond Mine, Tom Price, and Paraburdoo in Australia, as well as Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia. This partnership not only reflects mutual trust but also WWL's capacity to tackle technical challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions, adapting to the complexities of large-scale projects.

 

Additionally, WWL has collaborated with other prominent mining companies such as Talison Lithium, Sociedad Punta del Cobre SA (PuCobre), Rossing Uranium, Antofagasta Minerals, Mutanda Mining SARL, Corporación Nacional del Cobre (CODELCO), South32, and Alcoa, among others. These partnerships position WWL as a reliable strategic partner and a leader in global-scale projects.

 

This recognition reinforces WWL’s commitment to delivering world-class technical solutions, balancing economic objectives with environmental goals. With every project, WWL solidifies its status as a global benchmark in the mining industry, leading in consultancy and project supervision while promoting responsible practices that contribute to sustainable development and the continuous progress of the sector.