October 2022 ALABC E-Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE 

• 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. 

International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC)

We have partnered with the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) to offer you a complimentary ticket to the event scheduled for 2 - 4 November 2022 at the ICC Sydney.

Want access to all six concurrent conferences, daily networking receptions and the online meeting platform, as well as exclusive lounges and catering? Save 15% on delegate passes. Use the discount code ALABC15 to register an expo pass for FREE (otherwise $30) or to receive a further 15% off current prices on delegate passes.

Visit the Fourthane Exhibition at IMARC this year at Stand T19

“Did you know 10 of the top 20 largest copper mines in the world use FOURTHANE to keep their conveyor belts and plant equipment moving safely and efficiently?”

Celebrating 25 Years - Chilean headquartered Fourthane has recently established their Asia Pacific operations right in the heart of Brisbane Australia.

Working with a network of partners and reseller, Fourthane has embarked on their next phase of their global expansion providing their APAC customers the ability to acquire their products directly out of Australia. Fourthane specialises in conveyor belt and plant equipment maintenance repair products and solutions. Their products are sold in over 40 counties around the globe with five direct support facilities and more than 200 partners around the world.

Visit them at IMARC this November at Stand T19 or contact Ramiro Mesina at ramiro.mesina@fourthane.com for more information.

Visit the MIRS Robotics Exhibition at IMARC this year at Stand AS15

MIRS is a leader in robotic applications for mining and heavy industry, has applications for a wide range of production processes, with solutions aimed at improving productivity and reducing costs. MIRS products incorporate state-of-the-art robotics for more efficient and safer operations

• Reduces production costs.
• Increases process reliability.
• Ensures operational health and safety.
• Improves the quality of the final product.

MISSION
To provide robotic products and solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations through design excellence and technological leadership, contributing to the professional development of our employees and the sustainability of our investors.

VISION
To globally lead the robotic revolution in mining and heavy industry.

Visit them at IMARC this November at Stand AS15.

Delegations from Chile to attend IMARC 2 - 4 November 2022

Companies from the Antofagasta region:

Comercial Pau

Comercial Pau is a family company founded in 2002, which puts all its efforts and resources into business management in mining and other industries. Since 2005, it has adopted a strong orientation towards Innovation, generating technological solutions for mining, highlighting the invention of a new Digital Remote Lockout System in mining, which has become a paradigm shift. We are inserted in the Mining Innovation circuit and today we are members of the portfolio of disruptive innovation companies by Expande of Fundación Chile, in addition to having been a semifinalist in “Disrupt Mining”, an event specialized in Global Mining Innovation.

https://www.comercialpau.cl/ 

Diego Cádiz Pau; diegocadiz@comercialpau.cl

Centro de Gestión y Soluciones Analíticas Spa

RMES Analytics provides advanced analytics software and services to increase equipment availability and performance in asset-intensive companies. It uses digital models, benchmarking and a systemic approach to analyze process OEE and eliminate bottlenecks.

With 25 years in the market, the team is composed of +70 people, including consultants and software development. Customers of our software, RMES Suite, represent +70% of copper production in Chile and +20% of world production.

RMES Analytics - RMES Analytics

Alessio Arata Bozzolo; alessio.arata@rmesanalytics.com

Work Mining Spa

High technology development and services company for multi-sector industries such as energy, mining, energy transition, among others.

https://www.workmining.cl/

Mario Terraza González; mterraza@workmining.cl

Piedras Juntas

We are a company with a focus on services and products in safety, health, community and environment, with more than 25 years working in the mining and other industries in different continents. We currently provide products and services with a strong emphasis on innovation and under the concept of circular economy. Our multidisciplinary team is the support to the efficiency and guarantee in our business.

https://www.piedrasjuntas.com/ 

Oscar Ubillo; oscar.ubillo@piedrasjuntas.com

 GEOIT Soluciones Informáticas

GEOIT Ltda. is a company born in Chile with headquarters in Santiago, Antofagasta and Canada constituted by professionals with extensive experience in the geophysical service industry for Mining and Environmental sectors.

Home - Geoit

Gustavo Hormazábal Caroca; ghormazabal@geoit.cl

FMA Industrial

We innovate, design, manufacture and service the mining world for 30 years with a wide line of tire handlers, cable reels, extractors, bead breakers and various attachments. We have exported to more than 29 countries, among them: Peru, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Ghana, South Africa, Australia, etc. We obtained the national innovation award Avonni 2019 in the mining category, main distinction in Chile to innovative companies. Our commitment as a company is to deliver to the main mining companies in the world equipment of the highest quality, with the best technology and design, also maintaining a powerful after-sales support.

FMA Industrial - First Class Mining Attachments

Héctor Cordova; hector.cordova@fmaindustrial.com

Other companies from Chile:

Isprotec

ISPROTEC is a Technology-Based Company (EBT) that was born as a marketer of high-tech products and services. Since its inception, we have established two lines of business, in the first instance, the import of high-tech products for industry and mining; and, secondly, the research and development of new innovative technologies for mining, we seek to change our status from importers to exporters of our own technologies. We are currently promoting our first high-tech service (our own development), which is an Online Flotation Cell Monitoring Service.

https://www.isprotec.cl/

Sergio Rojas Henriquez; srojas@isprotec.cl

 Salas Ingeniería

Family business with more than 70 years of presence in the mining market in Chile and the world, offering a wide range of equipment and engineering services, especially associated with mineral processing. We work mainly with medium and large mining, carrying out industrial or laboratory projects, where we are one of the few companies in the world that has the complete line of equipment required to set up a metallurgical laboratory. The fact of being manufacturers allows our equipments to adapt to the requirements of our clients, giving them 100% personalized attention focused on their needs, backed by a great team of technicians and professionals with vast experience in the field.

https://www.salasing.cl/en/home/

Claudia Salas; claudia@salasing.cl

JRI

Multidisciplinary engineering services company for the mining industry. Performs studies and projects in all its phases; Profile Studies, Prefeasibility Engineering, Feasibility Engineering, Detail Engineering, Construction Assistance, Commissioning, Start up, Project Management and Audits.  Areas of Expertise: Underground and Open Pit Mining / Mineral Processing Plants / Pipelines and Long Distance Fluid Conveying / Tailings Handling and Disposal. JRI has offices in Chile and Peru. It has developed projects for more than 30 countries.

https://www.jri.cl/

Nicolás Vicuña Lizana; nvicuna@jri.cl

Sattel Chile

Sattel Chile is a company from the Atacama region, with more than 10 years of experience, dedicated to the design, development and implementation of technologies for the mining sector. We manufacture sustainable products and solutions based on knowledge, innovation and technological development integrating electronics, telecommunications and information technology. Our solutions have been awarded and highlighted for their innovation. We have our own developments to improve productivity and safety in mining; PDA, Auxiliary Device Protector; SICAM, Comprehensive Accreditation Control; SCIC, Cachimba automation and production of different types of solar cars; communications, lighting, camera surveillance and mobile solar stations.

http://www.sattelchile.cl/ 

Francisco Agüero Rojas; faguero@sattelchile.cl

Sealing Check

SealingCheck is a company dedicated to the detection of leaks and damage to geosynthetics, both exposed or in the process of installing or repairing the liner, as well as covered or under mineral, rich solution, brine, etc. achieving with its own technology the effective detection in metallic and non-metallic mining, developing specific technology for salt flats in evaporite pools and gold and silver mining, in addition to the development of products for quality control in the installation.

https://www.sealingcheck.com/ (no está en inglés)

Cristián Tamayo Garrido; cristian.tamayo@sealingcheck.com

Flutek

Flutek markets hydraulic pump equipment, manufactures and supplies spare parts for pumps and other fluid handling system equipment, according to API, ASTM, ISO and SAE standards. Our quality standards ensure that every part is manufactured under O.E.M. manufacturing standards. It has engineering services, design technology and 3D simulation elements, Mineflex hoses, Boreline.

https://www.flutek.cl/ 

Angelica Meneses Zambrano; a.meneses@flutek.cl

Pessa

We are an engineering company, initiated in Antofagasta city. We have more than a decade of experience, dedicated to providing innovative solutions to the mine industry, increasing its productivity, optimizing the use of energy, supplies and eliminating the risk to people and environment. With a professional, responsible, creative, and honest work.

https://www.pessa.cl/en

Daniel Moscoso Pérez; daniel.moscoso@pessa.cl

TI Mining

TIMining is a software company 100% focused on the mining industry and its biggest problems. We create software that transforms data into information to help mines run more efficiently, safely and sustainably. We are experts in data integration, advanced analytics, remote 3D visualization, and user experience design.

Improve productivity, efficiency and safety in your mining operation using the data you already have. Our mining simulation and data analytics solutions are designed to help you make better decisions for smarter, safer and more productive mines.

TIMining now introduces APAC to the mine's most advanced real-time digital twin, through state-of-the-art 3D mine monitoring software, TIMining AWARE. Visit our booth for more information.

https://www.timining.com/

John Godfrey; john.godfrey@timining.com

IMARC Latin America Mining Dinner 2022

A celebration of the growing relationship between Australia and Latin America, spanning business, innovation, education, science and much more.

Guest Speakers: 

The Hon Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources, Minister for Northern Australia

Alessandra Herrera, Minister of Energy and Mines Peru

Andres Wierdak, Vice Minister of Mines Ecuador

Carlos Castro, Manager, Corporate Affairs and Business Development at MMG, Las Bambas Peru 

Darrell White, Executive General Manager - Americas at Thiess Chile

GOLD SPONSOR: Duratray International

SILVER SPONSORS: Intermodal Solutions Group and Eucoclean Global

BRONZE SPONSORS: Andes Agile, LQG Energy and Mining Consulting and Lake Resources

Canberra Networking Day 2022

For the past 10 years, the ALABC Networking Day at Parliament House in Canberra has been an important opportunity for government and businesses to come together and share insights around Australia’s commitment to strengthening ties with countries in the Latin American region, creating opportunities for trade, investment, tourism, and education.

Date: Tuesday 22 November 2022

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Parliament House, Parliament Drive, Canberra ACT 2600

THIESS

Thiess partners with its clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas.

For more than 85 years, Thiess has operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. The team uses that global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how they meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of its people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

The Institute of Medical English

Sunstone Metals

Sunstone Metals (ASX:STM) is an ASX listed mineral exploration company with high quality gold and copper assets in Ecuador. Sunstone’s assets are the:

• Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project
• El Palmar Copper-Gold Project

The Bramaderos Gold-Copper project is located in southern Ecuador and is an incorporated joint venture between Sunstone and TSX:V listed Cornerstone Capital Resources (TSX.V:CGP).

Sunstone owns 87.5% of La Plata Minerales (‘PLAMIN’) which holds the Bramaderos concession, and loan carries Cornerstone through to production. The Bramaderos project is considered to be highly prospective for the discovery of porphyry and epithermal gold-copper deposits.

Technofast Industries

With designs based on the utilisation of simple hydraulic power, our team provides innovative and cost-effective solutions for the tensioning of bolts and shafts to industries like mining, quarrying, power generation chemical plants, and oil and gas processing. The direct tension applied by hydraulic power to achieve those required high forces ensures that applications are completed efficiently, effectively, economically and safely. 

Our team is proud to have been providing our bolting and tensioning solutions for almost 30 years now. Working closely with our user groups, we have striven to develop a wide range of products that improve hydraulic tensioning. It is important to us that these are both affordable and practical.

MAPIEN

Mapien is Australia’s most trusted specialist people consultancy offering bespoke workplace people solutions. We are the industry experts at representing our clients in all aspects of workplace problems and have mastered the art of designing, resourcing, and developing workplaces to enhance organisational performance.

We work with multinational organisation across a variety of industries,  as well as supporting highly qualified individuals.

Our years of experience in project management of large offshore crewing projects allows us to provide the best possible advice to our clients in relation to your offshore crewing needs. Since the introduction of the Offshore Resource (ORA) Activity Act 2013, this visa framework has allowed access to the subclass 400 and Maritime Crew Visas.

Our team has many years of experience in the project management of large volumes of visa applications for Australian and overseas businesses. We have worked with Australian and overseas clients who have won work on Wheatstone, Ichthys, Prelude, Aegir, Gorgon and so on.

Mapien Immigration has contributed to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration and also sit on the Migration Institute of Australia national sub-committee for Policy and Advocacy.

With offices in four capital cities, Mapien has a core team of more than 50 permanent employees and our specialist services are employee and industrial relations, human resource management, leadership and culture and business migration.

20 October 2022

Perth Annual Dinner

GOLD SPONSOR: Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is growing a portfolio of leading, sustainable businesses that operate in domestic, national and international markets. Each of our nine businesses are recognised as safe, reliable and innovative organisations that are leaders in their respective industries with a strong commitment to their customers.

WesCEF entered into the growing lithium sector in 2019 in a joint venture with Chilean company SQM. The Mt Holland Lithium project will see the business deliver one of the world’s highest quality integrated hard rock ore to refined lithium chemicals projects in the world. WesCEF is part of Wesfarmers Limited, a diversified conglomerate listed on the ASX and one of the nation’s largest employers with more than 100,000 employees.

SILVER SPONSOR: Latin Resources Limited

Latin Resources Limited (ASX: LRS) is an Australian-based mineral exploration company, with projects in South America and Australia, that is developing mineral projects in commodities that progress global efforts towards Net Zero emissions. The Company is focused on its flagship Salinas Lithium Project in the pro-mining district of Minas Gerais Brazil, where the Company has its maiden resource drilling definition campaign underway. Latin has appointed leading mining consultant SGS Geological Services to establish a JORC Mineral Resource and commence feasibility studies at the Salinas Lithium Project. Latin also holds the Catamarca Lithium Project in Argentina and through developing these assets, aims to become one of the key lithium players to feed the world’s insatiable appetite for battery metals.

BRONZE SPONSOR:

SolGold

18 October 2022

Boardroom Luncheon with the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Argentina

On Tuesday 18 October ALABC welcomed the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina, Ambassador Pablo Tettamanti.

This event was well attended by guests and members at the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel in Sydney. 

29 September 2022

Brisbane Annual Dinner

ALABC was able to host our first Annual Dinner event in Brisbane since before the pandemic, which successfully gathered more than 150 people in attendance.

Thank you to the Vice Chancellor and President of The University of Queensland, Professor Deborah Terry AO our Keynote Speaker, and Guest Speaker Mr Joe Kelly MP, Member for Greenslopes and Co-Chair of the QLD Parliamentary Friends of Latin America Group.

GOLD SPONSOR: The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading teaching and research universities. For more than a century, UQ has educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.

UQ ranks among the world’s top 50 universities and, with a strong focus on teaching excellence, has won more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. More than 56,000 current students, including around 20,000 postgraduate students and approximately 21,000 international students from 137 countries, currently study across UQ’s 3 campuses in South East Queensland. 

SILVER SPONSORS: 

Russell Mineral Equipment 

RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) is the global leader in the manufacture and supply of grinding mill relining technologies, services and support. RME provides product and service-based solutions for problems encountered in the mining

and mineral processing industries.

35+ years ago, John Russell invented the first mechanised mill liner placement technology for large mills. The outcome was the establishment of the mill relining industry and RME’s

focus on improving mill availability and reducing safety risk for Customers

Thiess
Thiess partners with its clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, Thiess has operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. The team uses that global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how they meet our commitments. 

BRONZE SPONSORS: CR Mining, Mapien and 2M Language Services

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