February 2023 ALABC E-Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE 

• CEO's Letter
• Industry News - A combination of news articles specifically curated for news relevant to the Latin American region. 
• Upcoming Events - Registration links so that you can secure your place at important business events. 
• New Members - Get in contact with our new member companies to create new business opportunities. 
• Featured Members - Find out which companies are being featured this month. 
• Previous Events - Gain access to previous event photos and webinar recordings to share with your friends and colleagues on social media. 
• Event Sponsorship Opportunities - Provide more exposure to your business by sponsoring an ALABC event through event partnerships and marketing strategies. 

Marcelo Salas

Chief Executive Officer

Dear Members and Friends,

Welcome to our first ALABC Newsletter of 2023. As we begin the year, we invite you actively shape ALABC’s agenda by engaging with us and providing your valuable input.

I encourage you to read the summary and key takeaways from the ALABC Canberra Networking Day at Parliament House where key leaders  from industry and government shared valuable insights that can help identify business opportunities, key trends and industry concerns in the region. We are committed to keeping our members engaged in our upcoming activities and supporting your business expansion in this rapidly evolving business landscape.

We have planned and exciting calendar of events for 2023, including our traditional annual business dinners in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. We will also continue with other events throughout the year, such as our business luncheons with Ambassadors, Senior Government officials and business leaders. We have also recently opened applications for our Business Excellence Awards, to be presented at our Sydney Gala Dinner in June.

Please save the date for our AGM in May, and our ALABC-COALAR Networking Day in Canberra at the end of November to ensure you secure your place. 

In 2023, ALABC will strongly advocate for a comprehensive globally connected business strategy for Latin America. Australia needs to expand horizons, diversify markets and reduce the dependency on Asia. It is not about the reallocation of priorities or the broadening of perspectives, it's about thinking bigger and being enthusiastic about the world.

We hope that 2023 brings good health and continued success as we strive towards growing the business links between Australia and Latin America. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we  look forward to connecting with you all.

Marcelo Salas
Chief Executive Officer 
Australia-Latin America Business Council
ceo@alabc.com.au

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ALABC Canberra Networking Day 2022 - Meeting Summary and Transcript

As the Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC) looks ahead to the next few years, it is clear that there are a number of key areas that will drive our agenda and shape our focus. These takeaways, have been identified in the transcript document attached.

ALABC Business Excellence Award Applications are now open!

Nominations for the Australia-Latin America Business Excellence Awards are currently open for Members and Non-members of the Australia Latin America Business Council. You are invited to submit your nomination using the form below.

Recognising excellence in trade and investment links between Australia and Latin America, the Australia Latin America Business Excellence Awards have been celebrating outstanding companies, institutions and individuals since 2002. These awards have gained significant prominence and continue to honour those who share a commitment to Latin American countries and have achieved success in engaging with the region.

All applications will be formally assessed by the ALABC Awards Committee comprising of ALABC and COALAR Directors and presented at the Sydney Annual Dinner 30 of June 2023.

Give back to the 600 families while drinking the best Colombian Coffee☕

Are you a coffee lover looking for a way to give back to small farmers and communities in Colombia? Look no further than MICRO LOTE COFFEE, a new collaboration project with the Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC). 

Micro Lote Coffee is dedicated to delivering the best quality freshly roasted coffee from small coffee farmers in Colombia to consumers in Australia. To make this project a success, we are inviting ALABC members and stakeholders to commit to a fortnightly or monthly subscription. 

As an ALABC member, you and/or your company will receive the highest quality and freshest coffee possible. Not only will you be able to enjoy a great cup of coffee, but you'll also be able to share the story and the social impact of this project with your co-workers, family and friends. 

Read more about this new offer in the flyer attached below.

Interview with Marcela Hernando, Chile's Minister of Mining

Mining is a key activity for fighting the climate crisis that we are living. We need strategic metals, such as lithium and copper, to advance in clean energy, switch to electric transport and for the next generation of telecommunications.

That’s why the mining industry has been taking important steps in to become more sustainable, using alternative renewable energy to lower its carbon footprint. In 2025, 62% of the power consumed in the mining industry will come from renewable energy, up from 44% in 2021. That will help to reduce the sector’s carbon emissions.

New international education-focused role for the NSW Government in Latin America

Investment NSW has appointed Melly Arias Holtschamp, as Trade and Investment Director, International Education. Melly is based at the Australian Embassy in Santiago, Chile and is responsible for driving international education outcomes for NSW in the LATAM region.

This new role enhances the NSW Government’s international network and complements the State’s existing international education-focused roles Jakarta, Mumbai and Shanghai.

Prior to joining the NSW Government, Melly worked at Australian education agency Go Study Australia where she managed international student recruitment for Chile, Colombia and Mexico. Melly also has experience at Education First as the Country Product Manager for Academic Programs and Pathways, working to attract Chilean students to study to USA, Canada, England, Ireland, Malta, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.

For more information on NSW’s international education objectives, programs and services, please contact the team here. 

The Indispensable Industry: Mining’s Role in the Energy Transition and the Americas

Lithium: Here’s why Latin America is key to the global energy transition

Latin America is home to an estimated 60% of identified lithium globally, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). While Argentina, Bolivia and Chile are considered to be in the "lithium triangle" - an area in the Andes which borders the three neighbours and is rich in lithium reserves.

Uruguay is a Sustainability Success Story – Here’s Why

Uruguay is the smallest Spanish-speaking country in South America, known for its impressive coastline, high standard of living, low poverty rates and a football team that tends to punch above its weight. It’s also one of the most sustainable countries in the world, running on 98% renewable energy, according to the US International Trade Administration.

A guide to states in Mexico

It’s a surprise to most people that the country of Mexico is officially known as the United Mexican States, and this is because there are 32 states in Mexico, each free to govern themselves in internal affairs. Each Mexican state has its own unique attractions, from the deserts of Baja California to the tropical rainforests of Chiapas, the vibrant metropolis of Mexico City to the tranquil villages of Oaxaca.

Meet the demand for electrification: Ready, willing, unable

The world is ready to electrify. After generations of false starts, drivers and automakers have embraced electric vehicles. Solar, wind and hydroelectric power projects are reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. However, while politicians and pundits talk eagerly about commitments to electrification and investments in green energy, not enough leading voices seem to understand what’s required to make it all happen. 

Perth Annual Business Dinner 2023

With keynote speaker the Hon Roger Cook MLA, Deputy Premier of WA

and Guest Speakers:

• Ian Hansen, CEO of WesCEF 
• HE Arturo Cabrera Hidalgo, Ambassador of Ecuador
• Faye Duncan, Founder and CEO of Kadelco 

Date: 29 March 2023

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: 

Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact ceo@alabc.com.au

Latin American Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner 2023

Date: 30 June 2023

Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Location: Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Sponsorship opportunities:

Contact ceo@alabc.com.au

Community Works

Dear ALABC members,

Community Works is an Australian company with over 15 years of experience. We promote the economic, social and cultural development of vulnerable communities. Our presence in Latin America arose in 2018 with the installation of an office in Colombia. Since then, we have supported organisations and communities, within the region, to put their ideas into action collaboratively and creatively. Our team works in partnership with organisations around Latin America and the world, focusing on issues including education, physical and mental health, culture, heritage, migration, early childhood, sustainability, natural resource management and conservation, among others. We have gained expertise in 19 countries, including Australia, and we are pleased to be able to offer services that include training in social development strategies, community engagement, monitoring evaluation and learning, visual communication, community-based research and scaling and replicating successful projects.

From the 8th to the 30th of March 2023, our Chilean Representative, Daniela Pickering, will be visiting Chile. She would welcome the opportunity to meet ALABC members based in Chile. The main objective of this meeting would be to learn about your organisation's work, share information about our plans and evaluate the potential of creating alliances. 

For more information, please see the attached flyer or visit communityworks.com.au

Elite Industrial Equipment

Elite Industrial Equipment was founded in 2010 to service the Hunter Valley underground coal mines. Elite provide a range of consumables to both the underground coal and hard rock tunnelling sectors. In recent times Elite has expanded into open cut mining with a range of industry leading safety products from Australia and around the globe. With brands such as Fourthane, Sattel Chile and RVSP, Elite are bringing innovative products to the Australian market.

Elite have also developed Elite Powered Mirrors, an innovative solution for adjusting the large wing mirrors mounted on mining haul trucks, establishing distributors in Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Morocco and Western Australia. Elite Powered Mirrors eliminate the downtime associated with Haul Truck Mirror adjustments.

Lindsay Rueda Services

Lindsay Rueda Services is a bi-national (Australia-Chile) strategic and technical advisory service specializing in supporting exploration and development of mineral resources in Latin America, specifically Chile, Argentina and Peru.

Arche Energy

Arche Energy works with clients to help them navigate the energy transition in Australia and around the world. 

Arche Energy’s experience includes most energy-related technologies: hydrogen and ammonia (electrolysis, gasification, fuel cells, Haber Bosch, blending and combustion), solar, wind, pumped hydro energy storage, batteries, gas turbines, clean coal, waste to energy, transmission, gas pipelines, gas field, and carbon capture use and storage. ​

We contribute our expertise to develop and deliver industry-leading, profitable energy projects.​

We resolve complex challenges with strategic technical-commercial advice.​

Trusted partners work with us to provide approvals and legal services alongside our core strengths.​​

Our services span the whole of the energy business — from the fundamental physics that drives value creation, through the value chain and cashflow cycles, and ultimately to the payment of dividends to investors. ​

Arche Energy have a talented body of bilingual Spanish/English speaking Engineers​.

23 February 2023

Boardroom Luncheon with Crispin Conroy AM, Director of the NSW Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Office

ALABC's first event of 2023 with Mr Crispin Conroy AM, Director of the NSW Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Office was held at the Royal Automobile Club of Australia on 23 February.

25 exclusive guests and ALABC members had the opportunity to attend and hear from our guest of honour Mr Crispin Conroy AM, Director of the NSW Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Office. We had the pleasure of welcoming 5 Ambassadors and Heads of Mission to our event.

We are grateful to have had the former CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia, Mr Mitch Hooke attending. 

Thank you to our Patron members that attended: EucoClean Australia Pty Ltd, CSIRO, Investment NSW, Sharp Extensive IT, LATAM Airlines

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