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SMI-ICE-Chile’s work to curb acid drainage from mine dumps
Using pyrite microencapsulation technology, a team from the Environmental Rehabilitation and Ecosystem Dynamics area is working to address one of the mining industry’s greatest environmental and economic challenges.
Doug Aitken participates in an international meeting on resource governance and energy transition.
The executive director of SMI-ICE-Chile participated as a panelist in the meeting «Natural Resources Governance and Energy Transition in Latin America,» organized by Transparency International Australia.
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.
The University of Queensland will train miners from across Latin America
As part of an Australian transnational educational program supporting the development of a skilled workforce in the critical minerals sector, experts from the University of Queensland, in collaboration with SMI-ICE-Chile, will provide training on mine safety and sustainability in resource-rich regions of Latin America.
SMI-ICE-Chile to develop project for integrated water supply solutions in the Antofagasta Region
In the framework of the Create and Validate Program, which promotes innovation by CORFO, the Processing: Energy, Water, and Emissions team will carry out the study ‘Resilient Future: Smart Water Solutions for Sustainable Development´.
SMI ICE Chile researchers publish in scientific journal Minerals
Yahaira Barrueto and Dennis Vega published the Review Paper “Technological Advancement in Solar Photovoltaic Recycling”, in the recent edition of Minerals, one of the main scientific journals in mineral processing.
SMI-ICE-Chile joins new research ring on Andean salt flats and lithium extraction
Felipe Saavedra is a member of the research team led by the C+ Engineering Center at Universidad del Desarrollo that has just been awarded the “2024 Thematic Research Ring Competition in Lithium and Salt Flats” from ANID.
SMI brought together industry and science to discuss OreSand in Chile
Representatives from mining companies, academia and specialists from the Sustainable Minerals Institute met in Antofagasta and Santiago to discuss the capabilities for a circular economy innovation to produce by-products, reduce mineral waste and improve the global sustainability of sand.
Mine closure social impact assessment and opportunities
Mine closure social impact assessment and opportunities
Francisca Rivero participates in mine closure seminar
The expert in social performance and General Manager of SMI-ICE-Chile moderated the final panel at the seminar “International Standards Applied in Mine Closure in Chile,” organized by the PUCV Mining Center and the consulting firm Gestiona.
ESG risk expert visits SMI-ICE-Chile
Dr. Éléonore Lèbre, a Sustainable Minerals Institute specialist in environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks in the mining industry, visited Chile to learn more about the context of copper and lithium mining and the work of SMI-ICE-Chile.
Protagonists of Planning for Closure 2024
During the three days of the 5th International Congress on Mine Closure Planning, SMI-ICE-Chile researchers solidly demonstrated how knowledge is advancing to design and prepare mine closures.
Dilan Campos participates in scientific publication on impacts of changes in land use
Together with nine colleagues, the SMI-ICE-Chile researcher published an article in the scientific journal Water on the influence of changes in land use on erosion on the land surface of the Nonguén basin, in the Bío Bío Region, Chile.
David Rubinos and Fernanda Caro participate in the National Meeting on Monitoring and Sensors for Environmental Health
SMI-ICE-Chile had an active presence in the 3rd. version of this environmental monitoring meeting organized by the Center for Research in Technologies for Society C+, of the UDD, with the purpose of sharing experiences and knowledge around topics that affect human and environmental health.
Researchers from SMI-ICE-Chile, the University of Edinburgh and Universidad del Desarrollo carry out exploration and sampling campaign in Valparaíso Region wetlands
In the context of the international SUMIT 0 project, a multidisciplinary team visited this area, where samples of plants, water and sediments were taken that will be analyzed at the University of Edinburgh.
Forensic analysis estimates plant death dates in the Pedernales Salt Flat
The work, developed by experts from SMI-ICE-Chile and the U. de Concepción, proposes a methodology that will be used for future cases of environmental forensic science in Chile and in the world, enabling more informed decision-making and preventive measures.
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Puentes Australes: Forging the future of mining through Australia-Chile collaboration
With the support of the Australian Embassy in Chile, SMI-ICE-Chile held the meeting «Puentes Australes: Forging the future of mining through Australia-Chile collaboration», which was attended by the Minister of Mining Aurora Williams, leaders of the main mining companies operating in Chile, union representatives, academics and experts from the University of Queensland and the technology transfer company JKTech.
SMI-ICE-Chile meets with the UDD to strengthen joint work
In the context of Rick Valenta’s visit to Chile, Director of Sustainable, we held a fruitful working meeting with officials from the Universidad del Desarrollo and the Center for Research in Technologies for Society (C+) of the UDD School of Engineering, an institution with which we have maintained a close relationship for several years.
The intense agenda of SMI-ICE-Chile in Peru
Laura Mottola represented us as a speaker at the CIIT Latam Congress 2025, recently held in Lima. Doug Aitken took advantage of the opportunity to hold a series of meetings with government authorities, academic and industry leaders to explore opportunities for collaboration in the neighboring country.
Reporte Minero interviewed Dante Choque
In the context of the Water Congress 2024, the SMI-ICE-Chile post-doctoral researcher was consulted by this media specialized in mining and energy, about water management in the communities of northern Chile.
Doug Aitken interviewed on TVN about innovation in Chilean mining
The executive director of SMI-ICE-Chile gave an extensive interview to the Mining & Energy Report program, where he referred to the important challenges of Chilean mining in the face of the global energy transition.
Dennis Vega interviewed by Reporte Minero
At the recent international conference on Mineral Processing and Metallurgy, Procemin 2024, Dennis Vega was interviewed on the program Reporte Minero about the main challenges facing responsible mineral processing.