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Success at World Blasting Innovators: Technology and Precision for Underground Blasting We are proud to have participated in World Blasting Innovators, where we introduced the Gyro Scout for the first time—a groundbreaking technology for the underground mining industry. During the event, we had the opportunity to explain to blasting companies the importance of combining accurate borehole trajectory measurement with proper fragmentation to achieve efficient and sustainable blasting. What does this mean for the industry? The ability to control blasting, regardless of the extraction method, brings significant benefits: • Millions of dollars saved through optimized processes. • Improved mine safety, minimizing risks and maximizing rock stability. • Reduced stress on rocks, resulting in better and more controlled fragmentation. • Greater environmental respect, thanks to softer and more efficient blasting. As a leading Swedish company in the sector, Stockholm Precision Tools continues to innovate and bring cutting-edge technology to help all mines benefit from millimeter-precise borehole trajectory measurement. We know that wherever precision is required, we are there, providing the tools that make a difference. #Innovation #MiningTechnology #ControlledBlasting #MineSafety #GyroScout #PrecisionMining #StockholmPrecisionTools

Thanks to VIXORA, I have had the opportunity to learn about incredible solutions. Fatigue Science is one of them. Predicting operator fatigue before starting the day is truly transforming mining. Learn more about them in this conversation given to us by Rafael Echavarria, MBA, CIH (ret) Show trans

It's truly exciting to see the Chilean mining sector embracing a technical shift aimed at optimizing plant efficiency and enhancing metal recovery. By incorporating optimized chromium media into their operations, they are paving the way for more sustainable and effective practices in mining. This will undoubtedly contribute to improved performance and long-term success in the industry.

Argentina = Opportunity Continuous news confirming the potential in Argentina. Is participating in this opportunity in your future? Does your company have a long term vision to participate in the Green Energy economy?

📢 🔝(EN) call to #investors !! #andalucia is an attractive location for #mining of #metals. excellent site to #explore and #extraction of up to 22 #critical raw #materials what will increase the supply that accelerates energy transition, with i e. batteries for electric vehicules or electronics for renewable energy plants and grids. ⛏ 🔬 🚛 🏗 🏭 The time is now to integrate new techs and processes into the #supplychain and deliver more efficient, safe and #sustainable activities ➡️ advanced vision with AI, ML ➡️ #water treatment, #waste management & #recycle, ➡️ greener cargo vehicules & tyres, ➡️ better risks training of workforce with digital tools 💶💪Consejería de Industria, Energía y Minas , Jorge Paradela thanks for new economic regional incentives 👌🙌 thanks to MMH. Mining and Minerals Hall and AMINER for organization. the attendees are checking the opportunities to #invest in #innovative projects inside these #industrial assets. #investinandalucia #cleanindustrydeal #investinSpain

As part of the climate change team at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, we launched the publication "Unlocking Latin America's Success in the Lithium Industry" last week in La Paz. It has been an honor to prepare this policy paper for KAS, and it was very interesting to discuss its main findings in Bolivia, which I summarize below. The publication can be downloaded in English and Spanish at the following link: https://bit.ly/PaperLitio. Latin America holds 57% of the world's lithium reserves, with Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile concentrating 39%, 37%, and 19% of these reserves, respectively. Demand for lithium is projected to grow fortyfold by 2040. The development models applied by these three countries differ significantly. Argentina assigns the responsibility for productive and technological development mainly to the private sector. Bolivia, having declared lithium a national interest resource, employs a centralized approach, granting the state direct control over investments and exclusive management of exploitation to ensure that added value creation remains within the country. Chile combines elements of both systems, promoting partnerships between the state and private companies, having declared lithium a strategic resource. Of these three models, Chile's has been the most successful in leveraging investments to date. However, all three models still face significant challenges in accelerating investments and positioning the region to meet the expected growth in demand for the mineral and as a supplier of intermediate and final products. Long-term investments yield insufficient returns due to uncertainty about scalability and permit approval timelines. Additionally, the significant drop in lithium prices to historically low levels over the past three years disincentivizes current investments. Weak regulatory frameworks and conflicts with local communities further complicate project realization. Moreover, the lack of transparency hinders obtaining and maintaining social licenses to operate. To address these issues, countries must implement policies for legal certainty, promote water-efficient technologies, and develop local capacities. Ensuring transparency and strengthening environmental regulations are essential for gaining social licenses to operate. Regional collaboration is key for better positioning the region in the global market. By leveraging the complementary models of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile, and coordinating with Brazil and Mexico, the region can explore supply chain opportunities in battery manufacturing and electric vehicle assembly. This collaborative approach will help Latin America become a key player in the global lithium market, ensuring sustainable growth and maximizing its mineral wealth.

Very important to protect the environment.

🇩🇪 Germany imports large quantities of minerals to meet industrial demands, as it lacks extensive domestic resources. These include metals (copper, aluminum, zinc), industrial minerals (limestone, gypsum, salt), and rare earth elements for high-tech industries. In 2022, Germany imported around 60 million tons of fossil fuels (crude oil, natural gas, and coal) and over 2 million tons of copper. Industrial minerals like salt, gypsum, and limestone are also imported in millions of tons annually. 🇦🇷 Argentina has significant mineral resources, there are two top 10 copper projects in terms of resource size in Argentina, Los Azules from McEwen Copper and El Pachón from Glencore. Soon we expect that the formation of the JV between BHP and Lundin Mining Corporation will have another very sizeable combined project between Filo Corp. and the Proyecto Josemaría. All of them are in the pro mining San Juan Province in Argentina. There are two other very relevant projects for copper, one in Salta First Quantum Minerals Taca Taca - First Quantum and on in Catamarca Glencores MARA. All projects that can be a significant catalyst for the economic transformation of Argentina, delivering the raw materials the world needs and can jumpstart many more such as Aldebaran Resources Inc. (TSX V.ALDE) Altar project, also in the province of San Juan. Argentina has changed, the world needs resources that the country can provide in a mutually beneficial way, and Germany can take a lead in supporting those developments! Thank you Ambassador Fernando Brun and Dr Luis E. Lucero for providing a platform to make this visible 😀 #copper #minerals #future #industrialization #green #energytransformation

📢 🔝(EN) call to #investors from #australia, #asia, #canada with tradition in #mining and #exploration of critical raw materials !! ⛏ 🔬 🚛 🏗 🏭 #andalucia is an attractive location with 22 #critical #rawmaterials identified and +450 #explore projects authorised and undergoing !! Next steps coming will be an increase in the supply of those elements in the #energy #transition, with i e. batteries for electric vehicules or electronics for renewable energy plants and grids. ⛏ 🔬 🚛 🏗 🏭 The time is now to integrate new techs and processes into the #supplychain and deliver more efficient, safe and #sustainable activities, so come and #invest in #innovative projects inside these #industrial assets, ➡️ advanced vision with AI, ML for efficient exploration ➡️ #water treatment, #waste management & #recycle ➡️ greener cargo vehicules & tyres, ➡️ better risks #prevention of workforce with digital tools to educate and monitor #labour conditions 💶💪Consejería de Industria, Energía y Minas , Jorge Paradela thanks for new economic regional incentives that will enhance the regional economic boost 🚀 thanks to better companies in tier industries. 👌🙌 Congrats to MMH. Mining and Minerals Hall and AMINER for excellent organization of edition Y2024 - Best wishes for edition Y2026 CC Andalucía TRADE, Confederación de Empresarios de Sevilla (CES) #investinandalucia #cleanindustrydeal #investinSpain

🚨 Join Us Next Week at the SIMPOSIO – XV Encuentro Internacional de Minería! 🚨 Don't miss out on an insightful session next week, where our COO, Hillary Amster, will be among an exceptional line-up of speakers.   📅 Session Details: 22 May 2024, 17:00-18:30 h 17:00 – 17:30: Comparative analysis of governmental actions against informal and illegal mining with Carlos Gallardo from the Peruvian Institute of Economics (IPE). 17:30 – 18:30: Debate session with Hillary W. Amster, Carlos Cante, Mauricio Medinaceli, and Rodolfo García, directed by Magaly Bardales.   We are also proud to share that about 20% of Peruvian copper mine output comes from sites awarded The Copper Mark, with more on the way! 🎉   📍 If you're attending the Simposio, make sure to join this session and connect with Hillary to learn about achieving The Copper Mark, The Zinc Mark, The Molybdenum Mark and/or The Nickel Mark and the future of responsible mining.   Be there to be part of the conversation and drive positive change in the mining industry!   #PeruSimposio #TheCopperMark #ResponsibleMining #ArtisanalMining #Sustainability #GlobalValueChain