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SMI Chile marked International Women’s Day with a discussion on gender gaps in scientific research
Following the presentation of a study on the main barriers limiting women’s development in research, leading representatives from Chile’s scientific ecosystem discussed the key challenges and priorities for advancing gender equity.
Francisca Rivero featured in lead article of Revista Minería Chilena
In an extensive feature published in the February edition, the General Manager and Acting Executive Director of SMI Chile was asked about the key role that collaboration among different stakeholders has come to play in the development of the mining industry.
SMI Chile researchers publish article in the Environmental Law and Science Journal
In the latest issue of the Journal of the First Environmental Court, a scientific publication, a team of researchers from the Centre has published an article entitled “High Andean wetlands under environmental stress: The contribution of interdisciplinary scientific research to conciliation processes in environmental damage cases”.
Jacques Wiertz interviewed on tailings challenges by Reporte Minero
Dr. Jacques Wiertz was one of the experts interviewed in a feature published by the specialised media outlet Reporte Minero, entitled “Tailings and water: the new challenges of mining management in the face of climate change”.
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.
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.
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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Delegation from SMI-ICE-Chile visits the “Indooroopilly Experimental Mine Site” campus of the Sustainable Minerals Institute
The general manager of SMI-ICE-Chile, Francisca Rivero, and the director of the Center for Research in Technologies for Society, Camilo Rodríguez, took advantage of their presence in Brisbane, Australia, to visit the Indooroopilly experimental mining site. This site...
SMI-ICE-Chile’s Outstanding Participation in the 360° Lithium Forum
Organized by the Center for Research in Technologies for Society (C+) of the UDD Faculty of Engineering and SMI-ICE-Chile, the event brought together authorities and experts from industry, the public sector, and academia to analyze the main production, regulatory, commercial, environmental, and social challenges facing the lithium industry.
SMI-ICE-Chile and UCASAL hold seminar in Salta
The senior staff of our Centre and the Catholic University of Salta, together with local authorities, met at the UCASAL headquarters, with the aim of exploring challenges and opportunities for safe, sustainable and inclusive mining development in the province of Salta.
Chilean Mining Magazine highlights the contribution of SMI-ICE-Chile
In its May edition, this specialized publication features a report on the contributions of international centers of excellence to the sustainability of Chilean mining, highlighting the work of SMI-ICE-Chile as an R&D hub of the Sustainable Minerals Institute at The University of Queensland (Australia).
Reporte Minero & Energético interviewed Daniela Gamboa
In the context of the recent Sustainable Mining congress, the Canal 24 horas program featured the testimony and reflections of the SMI-ICE-Chile specialist, based on the experience of the Pedernales Salt Flats Valuation project.
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.