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Jacques Wiertz presented at the opening of Tailings 2025
The leader of the Environmental Rehabilitation and Ecosystem Dynamics area at SMI-ICE-Chile made a sharp assessment of the main challenges the mining industry must address in terms of tailings management.
SMI-ICE-Chile and SMI UQ teach a course on tailings water chemistry at the Tailings 2025 Congress
The event had a high turnout of registrants and was held within the preliminary framework of the International Congress on Tailings Management, organized by Gecamin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.