Colombia always had the potential to become a major mining jurisdiction but the mining sector is now completely frozen. There is a high level of uncertainty due to the governments push to reform the mining code, create a state mining company, and new a environmental decree.
We had the opportunity this week to speak with Edgar Carrillo, Operations Manager for IOT Automation, an Australian company that specialise in wireless sensor networks and smart lighting featuring real-time situational awareness (RTSA).
We had the opportunity to speak with, Latin American Director for Nextore, a growing technology company with its proven “Bulk Ore Sorting” solutions for the mining industry.
Over the last 6 weeks, we interviewed maintenance professionals from both the Chilean and Peruvian mining industry. The idea was to provide foreign companies with an inside view into the local maintenance function from the perspective of those actually working in it. Check out our summary.
Ax Legal spoke with Luis Gutiérrez, currently a Maintenance Superintendent at Thiess Chile. Luis has more than eighteen years of experience in maintenance and management roles both in Chile and internationally.
Cesar Aponte has had a long career in the maintenance field where has worked in international mining operations in places such as Canada and Peru. He is currently the Maintenance Manager for Pan American Silver in Peru where he is responsible for the heavy equipment.
We interviewed Juan Maita Postigo, Senior Engineer who specializes in maintenance, strategy, and development. His career has spanned some of the top mining companies in Chile.
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