Mining suppliers may use a local subcontractor for their installations at a mine site or to provide specialty services that are part of a larger contract but outside the suppliers’ core capabilities. The issue is that foreign companies can find themselves in trouble if they do not understand the risks that are particular to Chile and how to manage them when using subcontractors.
Full storyFeature Interview – Chilean Mining Maintenance Manager
Víctor Barrientos, a Mechanical Civil Engineer from the University of Chile, who has worked as a Maintenance Manager with CAP Mining, Anglo American, and SQM, tells us about his experience in the Chilean mining industry.
Full storyFeature Interview – Innovation Manager for the Northern Division of Codelco
This week we interviewed Felipe Lagno, currently the Innovation Manager for the Northern Division of Codelco. Felipe outlines the current digital transformation and new trends in the Chilean mining industry.
Full storyFeature Interview – Mining Digital Project Engineer
We had the opportunity to speak with Federico Gálvez-Durand, an engineer with who has spent his career working in large companies, such as Oracle, IBM, Antofagasta Minerals and Teck.
Full storyChile Tender – Feasibility Studies for Water Reservoir
Chile’s public works ministry will move forward this year with studies for seven water reservoirs worth close to US$1.9bn, which are part of a US$6bn plan to build 26 projects for water reservoirs and other water storage infrastructure.
Full story5G and the Chilean Mining Industry
5G will bring new opportunities for mining companies. Mining technology companies will benefit as they will be able to provide new technologies that will further automate operations creating safer and more efficient mines.
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