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Reporte Minero informs about the new stage of SMI-ICE-Chile
The mining industry publication highlights the significant growth of our Centre in this new phase as an independent entity and under a new Executive Management.
A new chapter for SMI-ICE-Chile
The University of Queensland’s International Centre of Excellence in Chile ends a year of unprecedented growth in 2025 with important new developments, beginning a stage of independently funded operation, and under a new executive management.
Specialized media highlight the Mining Skills program
The Chilean Mining Magazine and the media outlet Reporte Minero publish news articles highlighting the realization of this Australian transnational educational project, focused on mining safety, environment and sustainability, which has already successfully completed its first version in Chile and Argentina.
SMI-ICE-Chile concludes international Mining Skills training program
The Australian transnational educational project, aimed at strengthening the development of a skilled workforce in the critical minerals sector, has successfully completed three months of training in mine safety, environment, and sustainability in the cities of Salta, Argentina, and Antofagasta, Copiapó, and Santiago, Chile.
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.
Anita Parbhakar-Fox: Sharing with the Expert in Mine Waste Transformation
In the context of her presentation at the Planning For Closure forum, this renowned researcher in applied geochemistry from the Sustainable Minerals Institute visited with us as part of her intense agenda with universities and mining industry representatives.
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.
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.
SMI-ICE-Chile and Codelco’s Salvador Division carry out socio-environmental education plan with students from the Atacama Region
Within the framework of the “Valuation Plan” project, developed in collaboration with Codelco Salvador Division, the team from the Environmental Rehabilitation and Ecosystem Dynamics area traveled to the commune of Diego de Almagro, in the Atacama Region, to show students, teachers and parents of this northern town, that knowledge about the native peoples and the environment can be an exciting experience.
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SMI-ICE-Chile actively participated in Water Congress 2025
With presentations from our leaders and researchers, we completed another participation in the technical conference on water management in mining, organized by Gecamin. At this latest edition of the Water Congress, Camila Cabrera, a researcher in the Social...
A UQ delegation concludes its visit to Chile by meeting with Codelco’s top management
With the aim of strengthening collaboration in our country, the highest authorities of The University of Queensland held an intense agenda of meetings with authorities and representatives from government, industry, and academia.
The Australian Embassy brings together a UQ delegation with government, industry, and academic officials
On the visit of the highest representatives of the University of Queensland, the Australian Ambassador to our country, Andrew Martin, together with SMI-ICE-Chile, received prominent figures from the mining and academic worlds at his diplomatic residence, including the Minister of Mining, Aurora Williams.
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.
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.