In 1822, Trevithick went to Peru as a mining consultant to help the country develop its mining industry. He designed a machine to lift ore from mines, and he also helped to build a road that would allow for the transportation of the ore to the coast. Trevithick remained in Peru for three years, and he made significant contributions to the country's mining industry.
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