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We brought together representatives of the mining industry to discuss the challenges of social performance
SMI-ICE-Chile welcomed social performance leaders from mining companies to its headquarters to join forces and collaborate on the challenge of creating social value in mining areas.
Mining Report interviews Nathalie Jamett about the role of water management in mineral processing
The senior researcher at SMI-ICE-Chile was interviewed about the crucial role water management plays in the efficiency of mineral processing and the challenges this industry faces in a context of growing demand for minerals.
Dr. David Rubinos publishes scientific article in Journal of Geochemical Exploration
The publication by the scientific leader of SMI-ICE-Chile assesses the risks to human health from toxic toxic metal(loid)s in soils and crops around a lead and zinc mine in the Middle East.
SMI-ICE-Chile gives a technical course on emerging challenges and solutions related to water and mineral processing
As part of the preliminary courses for the Procemin-Geomet International Conference, speakers from SMI-ICE-Chile and the Sustainable Minerals Institute delivered this training, which was attended virtually by more than 80 participants.
Dennis Vega presented on technologies to reduce carbon footprint and accelerate the energy transition at a congress in Perú
The leader of Responsible Production of SMI-ICE-Chile spoke at the International Congress of Metallurgical Engineering, Materials and the Environment, recently held in the city of Trujillo.
SMI-ICE-Chile researcher participates in scientific article on metal and metalloid contamination in the Atacama Desert
In collaboration with nine other nine researchers, the scientific leader of SMI-ICE-Chile, Dr. David Rubinos, participated in a study that presents interesting findings regarding how particulate matter from mining facilities is dispersed up to 70 km, posing a possible risk for the health of nearby communities.
SMI-ICE-Chile awarded ANID grant to incorporate water resilience professional into productive sector
SMI-ICE-Chile’s Processing team will do more in-depth work to develop the water supply optimization tool to improve the resilience and sustainability of supply networks and hydrographic basins in Chile.
Francisca Rivero presented at Tarapacá International Mining Congress
At CIMIT 2024, the general manager of SMI-ICE-Chile presented the tool of integrated water supply systems, as a possible way to address the water shortage in this important mining region of the country.
SMI-ICE-Chile shared the results of the survey with women from the coastal communities of Teck Quebrada Blanca
In collaboration with the coastal communities team of Teck Quebrada Blanca, SMI-ICE-Chile held a workshop to deliver the results of the survey applied to 131 women from the coves of Chanavayita, Caramucho and Cáñamo, near Iquique, with the aim of know their interests and needs.
CSRM and SMI-ICE-Chile conduct community relations workshop for Lundin Mining
The University of Queensland’s Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining and our Social Performance team conducted a training session on community relations in the exploration stage, which was attended by more than 30 professionals from different operations that this Canadian mining company maintains in Chile, Brazil and Argentina.
SMI-ICE-Chile began work for Teck Quebrada Blanca with women from coastal communities
Francisca Rivero met with women from the coves of Chanavayita, Cáñamo and Caramucho, in the city of Iquique, to learn about their interests and identify their capabilities.
SMI-ICE-Chile comenzó trabajo para Teck Quebrada Blanca con mujeres de comunidades costeras
Francisca Rivero se reunió con mujeres de las caletas de Chanavayita, Cáñamo y Caramucho, en la ciudad de Iquique, para conocer sus intereses e identificar sus capacidades.
SMI-ICE-Chile and the UDD team present results from the first field in the Lagunillas bofedal
Researchers from SMI-ICE-Chile and the C+ department of the UDD held an internal seminar to present the preliminary results of the first monitoring campaign, conducted for the project «Estimation of the net balance of greenhouse gas emissions from the Lagunillas Wetland and carbon offset proposal,» which is being carried out for a mining company.
SMI-ICE-Chile visits the Soil and Water Chemistry Laboratory at the University of Chile
A team from the Centre met with researchers from the Department of Engineering and Soils at this university to discuss future collaborations on projects related to the restoration of sites impacted by mining and the implementation of nature-based solutions.
Daniela Gamboa’s outstanding presentation at Sustainable Mining 2025
Together with Mauricio Vera, an executive from Codelco – Salvador Division, the SMI-ICE-Chile researcher presented at one of the plenary sessions on: «Learning and reflections from the Salar de Pedernales Enhancement Plan.»
Environmental Rehabilitation Team publishes in scientific journal
As part of the Salar de Pedernales Enhancement project, researchers from SMI-ICE-Chile published a study in Plant Environment Interactions on the factors that contribute to water deficit and salinity in the main species that make up the vegetation systems of this salt flat and its surrounding streams.
SMI-ICE-Chile delivers training program on safety and critical control management
We have successfully completed a series of courses on comprehensive safety for Chilean and international professionals in the mining, gas and oil industry, taught in part by a specialist from The University of Queensland, Libby Humphries.
Expusimos en seminario internacional de seguridad minera en Lima
Alexander Dabner presentó una ponencia sobre el control de los riesgos críticos en el Seminario Internacional de Seguridad Minera-ISEM 2024, realizado en Lima, Perú.
SMI-ICE-Chile participated in international mining safety seminar in Lima
Alexander Dabner, an expert from SMI-ICE-Chile, presented a paper on controlling critical risks at the International Seminar on Mining Safety-ISEM 2024, held recently in Peru.
Francisca Rivero presented at the International Congress on Mine Closure Management and Environmental Liabilities
The general manager of SMI-ICE-Chile, an expert in the social aspects of this issue, was one of the keynote speakers at the meeting on mine closure, recently held in Bogotá, Colombia.
SMI-ICE-Chile completes solid participation in Sustainable Mining 2025
With outstanding participation as speakers, the Center’s research team concluded its participation in this International Conference, organized by Gecamin, which brought together executives, professionals, and academics with expertise in the environment, sustainability, and social responsibility.
World Economic Forum names University of Queensland sand mining company among the world’s most innovative
The spin-off company OreSand Inc., headed by Professor Daniel Franks of the Sustainable Minerals Institute, is already in talks with the Chilean mining industry about the possibility of applying this renowned technological development in Chile, which drastically reduces waste and produces sand as a by-product.
Francisca Rivero was interviewed on Radio Duna
The general manager of SMI-ICE-Chile and researcher in the Center’s Social Performance area was invited to the program Reporte Minero y Energético, to talk about water use and the relationship between communities and the mining industry.
Chilean Mining Magazine Highlights Workshop with Lundin Foundation in Argentina
The mining specialist media reported on the training in water sustainability developed by SMI-ICE-Chile in the city of San Juan, in the context of the Josemaría gold, silver and copper project, which Lundin Mining has in its portfolio.
Doug Aitken shares his opinion as an expert in a report by El Mercurio
The executive director of SMI-ICE-Chile participates as one of the main interviewees in the cover story of the Mining & Community special, on water security in the mining industry.