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September 2021 ALABC E-Newsletter |
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Dear Members and Friends,
Welcome to our September 2021 Newsletter.
We are pleased to announce that we have launched a new feature on the ALABC website. You can now WhatsApp us directly to get in contact with ALABC. Please click on the green WhatsApp button on the homepage of the ALABC website and scan the QR code in your WhatsApp smart phone app to begin the chat. |
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Marcelo Salas Chief Executive Officer ALABC |
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It is my pleasure to announce that we have finished the pre-selection process of the companies that submitted applications to the first round of the ALABC soft-landing program. We received a total of 29 applications and pre-selected 4 representing the METS, FinTech and AgTech industries.
Newsletter September 2021: 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.
- Featured Members - Find out which companies are being featured this month.
- New Members - Get in contact with our new member companies to create new business opportunities.
- 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.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have collaboration opportunities. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Marcelo Salas
Chief Executive Officer
Australia-Latin America Business Council
ceo@alabc.com.au |
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Latin American leading ROBOTIC SOLUTIONS company lands in Australia.
ALABC is pleased to announce the arrival of MI Robotics Solutions (MIRS) to Melbourne, Australia. A leading international provider of robotic solutions for challenging environments in the mining and heavy industries.
With headquarters in Santiago, Chile, MIRS specialises in the design, engineering, manufacturing and service support of hi-tech robot automation solutions built with cutting-edge technology.
The office in Melbourne opened in March this year, and is lead by Mr. Mehrdad Akbari, Sales Director APAC & Africa. Mehrdad has over 20 years of international and local experience with top global industrial robotics brands such as ABB and KUKA.
MIRS products will have an impactful contribution to the Australian mining industry as robot-based automation in mining brings a lot of advantage to the segment such as increased safety, productivity and quality, while lowering the production cost.
MIRS just joined ALABC as a member in September 2021. |
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World Kinect
World Kinect Energy Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of World Fuel Services – global leader in fuel and energy solutions, and a Fortune 150 company. Active in more than 200 countries and territories, and with a team of over 4,000 professionals worldwide, we specialise in the management, sale and distribution of energy products and services across the globe. Through our comprehensive portfolio of fuel supply, logistics, credit, financing, price risk management and transaction management services, we create enduring value for our business partners across the energy and transportation spaces. |
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TPC Group
Carlos Vargas: Accountant - Auditor, Business Consultant, with more than 30 years of experience, an international expert in Transfer Pricing. He has participated in consultancies in countries such as Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Bolivia, Honduras, Costa Rica among others and a Senior Partner of Vargas Alencastre, García y Asociados - Member Firm of Geneva Group International.
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Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways was named ‘Airline of the Year 2021’ by AirlineRatings, in addition to ‘World’s Best Airline’ by the 2019 World Airline Awards, managed by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. Qatar Airways is the only airline to have been awarded the coveted “Skytrax Airline of the Year” title, which is recognised as the pinnacle of excellence in the airline industry, five times.
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ALABC is pleased to announce that after a rigorous selection process, our Board of Directors has chosen the following companies to participate in the first round of the ALABC Soft-landing program for innovative Latin American companies, supported by the Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR).
The next phase will consist of preparing a custom-made roadmap developed with the professional advice of ALABC members that have signed up for the program. Our local network will provide on the ground technical support, recommendations and services to accelerate the entry of these companies into the Australian market.
We will begin working with the following companies: |
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ContApp
We are an accounting and finance startup that provides services to entrepreneurs and SMEs through a perfect combination of the best accountants and the best technology. We have developed an app where entrepreneurs or SMEs take photographs of their daily sales and expense invoices and with a solid accounting and financial team we do all the accounting and all legal obligations in tax, labor and banking matters. If the invoice is electronic, as we go along, we develop a robot that takes that electronic invoice and places it in an online accounting system. |
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ClearLeaf
ClearLeaf uses patent-pending technology, organic certified for the norms in EU and Japan, to provide a line of nox-toxic fungicides and bactericides for agricultural use. ClearLeaf currently has pre-and post-harvest solutions for the coffee, banana, multiple vegetables, sugar cane, strawberries, and flower sectors.
GotaBlanca® is currently sold in Costa Rica since launching its direct sales program in Q4 2020. ClearLeaf recently secured an exclusive commercial agreement with the biggest agrochemical distributor in the Central American Region. |
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Tumi Robotics
Tumi Robotics allows the inspections, digitalization and diagnosis of the most challenging capital-intensive infrastructure and natural capital.
We do it 10x faster, at 3x lower costs, with 0 fatalities. Our solutions increase the productivity, efficiency, and the safety of people, the environment, and the assets of our clients aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
We develop proprietary hardware and software, which allow us to have competitive prices and high flexibility to customize the solutions for the mining, energy, oil& gas, and construction industry. | |
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Global Victoria Trade Alliance Program
ALABC is pleased to announce that we are a proud partner of the Global Victoria Trade Alliance Program.
Exporters facing reduced freight capacity will receive assistance from a new Victorian Government program aimed at improving Victoria’s international trade pathways and capabilities. |
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Ecuador Mining and Energy - Panel Debate
Industry leaders from Ecuador's mining and energy sector, discuss its world-class investment opportunities... Featuring: - Daniel Pino, Managing Partner, Pino & Elizalde Abogados
- Keith Marshall, CEO, SolGold
- Carlos Sarmiento, CEO, Schlumberger Managing Director for Ecuador, Peru and Colombia.
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Expo Dubai
ALABC is pleased to announce that Colombia will have a stand at Expo Dubai, and Colombia's mining sector led by the Agency will have an exclusive showcase in it, “Colombia Beyond El Dorado”, which will take place between the 31st of October and the 3rd of November of 2021.
The Agency will be presenting the main advances of Colombia´s mining activity, new projects for potential investors as well as a reflexion on the future role of mining on relation to opportunity, mobility and sustainability.
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The globalisation of Australian junior firms in Latin America
A recent study by researchers from the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the University of Queensland (UQ) found that Australian junior mining firms play a crucial role in the identification and development of critical resources in Latin America.
The study has been published in a prestigious Australian journal and is available online below: |
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Hydrogen in Latin America From near-term opportunities to large-scale deployment
The momentum for low-carbon hydrogen is growing in Latin America, with many countries currently developing long-term hydrogen strategies and a project pipeline of more than 25 projects, including several gigawatt-scale projects to export it beyond the region. In this report we analyse both the region’s potential to play a major role in the future low-carbon hydrogen landscape, and the role that low-carbon hydrogen could play in Latin America’s own clean energy transitions. |
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Uruguay advances free trade talks with China, aims to be Mercosur 'gateway'
Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou, who has long pushed for an agreement with China to boost exports of key products such as beef, revealed late on Tuesday that China had made a "formal proposal" to push forward the process.
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Cuba allows small and medium-sized private businesses
Cuba's communist government has legalised small and medium-sized private businesses in the wake of mass anti-government protests last month.
Under the new rules, enterprises with up to 100 employees will be allowed.
President President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Cuba was taking firm steps to update its economic model. |
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Press Release - Zimi Meka, CEO and Managing Director of Ausenco to Chair the Australia – Peru Business Council (APBC)
Zimi Meka, CEO and Managing Director of Ausenco to Chair the Australian Chapter of the Australia-Peru Business Council from Sept 2021.
Zimi Meka is one of the founding directors of Ausenco Pty Ltd and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director in 1999.
The establishment of the Australia-Peru Business Council and strategic alliance with ADEX Peru, represents unique opportunities for the members of ALABC to access key players and decision makers in the Peruvian private sector.
It is free for all members of ALABC to get involved in the APBC. Please follow the simple steps below to join the Australia-Peru Business Coucil. |
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Construction starts on sustainable, synthetic eFuel plant in Chile
Last year, Porsche and Siemens Energy announced that they would be partnering with a number of other companies on a synthetic eFuel plant in Southern Chile. Now, it's time for the building to begin.
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Rich in renewable energy, Chile seeks to become global hydrogen powerhouse
As a net importer of fuels, Chile has not been a significant player in global energy markets. But the sun-drenched, wind-rich South American country aims to become a titan in the burgeoning green hydrogen economy, setting a goal to become one of the world's top three exporters by 2040. |
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Porsche's synthetic fuel plant is underway
Porsche has announced that work is underway on its new synthetic fuel plant in Chile, which will produce 550 million litres of fuel by 2026.
According to the company, the fuel will be able to be used in any Porsche in its current range without modification. It will be rolled out to its one-make 911 Supercup race series next year before being made available for passenger cars. |
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Chile’s government plans to abolish some tax to help finance an increase in pensions
The Chilean government has introduced a Bill aimed to fund a Pension reform. With the aim of funding this reform, a number reduction or elimination of some tax exemptions has been proposed, as detailed below: |
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Please join ALABC & ANZMEX for a webinar on Hydrogen and the Energy market in Mexico.
Please register early as places are limited.
Date: Friday 15th October 2021 Time: 10:00am AEDT Location: Online
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Online - ALABC Canberra Networking Day 2021
This is an exclusive invite for ALABC Patron & Large Corporate Members to participate in our 11th Annual Canberra Networking Day 2021. Please join us virtually, bringing together our Patron and Large Corporate Members with the Latin American heads of mission, the directors of the ALABC, representatives of key allies (e.g. Department of Industry, Department of Home Affairs, DFAT, state governments, Austrade, etc.) and guests from both the public and private sectors.
Date: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Location: Online |
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ALABC in collaboration with CR Mining is hosting a networking event in Brisbane for young mining professionals, members and stakeholders of ALABC with a technology and innovation focus.
Date: Thursday 11th November 2021 Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
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EucoClean
Eucoclean is a Manufacture and Distributor company. Eucoclean Products are Organic products used as disinfectant cleaner, insecticide, pesticide and herbicide.
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Duratray: Austmine 2021: A great success for Australian METS
After more than a year without face-to-face events, almost 1500 industry professionals, more than 75 world-class speakers and 104 exhibitors within the mining industry in Australia gathered at the Austmine Mining Innovation Conference & Exhibition held in May at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. |
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On Thursday 26th August 2021, the Australia-Chile Business Council hosted the Perth Annual Dinner 2021 for a celebration of the growing relationship between Australia and Latin America. This event featured numerous special guests from the Lithium and Electromobility sector who participated in a panel specially curated for the links between the two regions. A very special thank you to the Hon. Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Energy and Corrective Services for providing the keynote address for the event. We would also like to congratulate Edgar Basto, President Minerals Australia BHP, for accepting the award recognising Edgar's achievements as an outstanding Latin American business leader. If you were unable to travel to Perth due to border closures, and you missed the live stream of the panel discussion and key note address, you can catch up by watching the live stream recording in the link below. Please also feel free to share the event photos from the night via social media to your collegues and friends.
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ALABC Member's App to help you stay connected
Staying in touch has been difficult for all of us during this pandemic. With the Member's app, you can interact with fellow members anywhere from your mobile device, update your member profile, including your address, phone, email and Linkedin. You can even email and call fellow members, so it’s easier for you to stay in touch and build a community.
You will find it easier than ever to register and attend events using the mobile app. You can view your event calendar and event details, and register for events directly from the app.
You can also keep on top of your existing event registrations by viewing your tickets, adding events to your calendar, and make online payments. |
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Please view the information below and consider joining the Australia-Latin America Business Council using the online form.
Benefits of Membership
- Generate new opportunities
- Make valuable connections
- Have your finger on the pulse
- Gain access to experts
- Be supported in your business challenges
How to join: Please review our fees and benefits below and then submit your application here. |
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