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José Ojeda publishes opinion column on underground mining

Jul 22, 2026

In the latest issue of Revista Minería Chilena, SMI Chile researcher José Ojeda shares his perspective on the main challenges and trends shaping underground mining in Chile. documents icon Read the column on page 23 of this issue

SMI Chile Visits the Community of Machuca

Jul 17, 2026

A team from SMI Chile recently visited the Machuca Atacameño Indigenous Community as part of the services we provide in our role as a Collaborating Organisation, reaffirming our commitment to the sustainable development of communities across the region. Located more...

Francisca Rivero Speaks at International Carajás Roundtable 2026

Jul 14, 2026

SMI Chile General Manager Francisca Rivero took part as an invited panellist at an international forum that explored the role of the mining sector in a world shaped by technological disruption, geopolitical transitions and the urgent need for decarbonisation. Carajás...

Nigel Wight publishes a scientific article on the critical minerals policy of Australia, Chile, and Finland

Jul 10, 2026

Together with five international researchers, SMI Chile researcher Dr Nigel Wight has published a scientific paper that makes an important contribution to the global energy transition debate. Entitled “Energy Transition Minerals Policy in Australia, Chile and Finland:...