Worldwide Power Products Offering Generators to Mining Companies in Chile & Throughout South America

(prHWY.com) November 29, 2012 - Houston, TX -- Approximately one-third of the Chilean government's revenue comes from the country's copper mines, according to National Geographic. The country holds nearly one-quarter of the world's copper reserves. While other minerals like gold, silver, and aluminum are also mined in Chile, copper is the main attraction. In 2010, Chile produced 5390 metric tons of copper, a slight increase from 2009 production. Much of Chile's copper is mined by the national copper mining company, Codelco; international firms account for some copper production. In 2011, Chile earned over $40 billion from the mining industry as a whole and employed approximately 610,000 people directly and indirectly.

Because mines are often in remote sites, they often access to natural gas pipelines or electric grids. Generators provide most of the mines' operating power. In fact, diesel generators provide approximately 72 percent of power at mining sites, helping power drills, excavators, and shovels. Diesel is a favored fuel in the mining industry because it's less volatile than natural gas.

Without generator power, miners would have to perform more of the difficult labor by hand. Not only would mining take longer, the supply and demand of these resources would become much more challenging. At Worldwide Power Products, we supply generators to mining companies in Chile and throughout South America. We offer a large inventory of both new and used generators, and are even able to help set up financing on the global market.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.wpowerproducts.com/blog/2012/08/the-role-of-generators-in-mining-chilean-copper/

Also, a informative presentation is available on this:
http://www.slideshare.net/worldwidepowerproducts/the-role-of-generators-in-mining-chilean-copper

About Worldwide Power Products:
Recently recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's 100 Most Promising Companies, Worldwide Power Products specializes in power generation equipment including new and used engines and generator sets. Our goal is to provide our customers with the highest quality equipment and customer service.

As an independent company based in Houston, Texas, we buy new and used generator sets and engines all over the world. Our customers are able to choose from a variety of major brands including Caterpillar and Cummins. Generator sets range in size from 20kW - 2500kW and engines range in size from 150hp - 4000hp. Whether you need one unit or an entire fleet, Worldwide Power Products is your #1 source for power.

Brands Offered:
Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, Kohler, Olympian, Onan, Waukesha, Volvo, Kato, SDMO, Generac.

Industries Served:
Factories, Hospitals, Refineries, Schools and Universities, Power Plants, Construction Contractors, Churches, Workboats, Oil and Gas Companies, Water Treatment, Fishing, Utilities, Drilling Contractors, Telecommunications, Engine and Generator Dealers, Dredging, Power Rental Companies, Residential, Mining.

Contact Us:
Mark Lum | Vice President
mlum@wpowerproducts.com
Worldwide Power Products
5901 Thomas Rd. | Houston, TX 77041
Tel: 1-713-434-2300
http://www.wpowerproducts.com

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