Research project developed for BHP, consisting of a proof of concept of tailings transformation integrating the Recomine (HIF) and STT (SMI-ICE-Chile) projects, which includes a first stage of desulfurization of the tailings and production of schwerttmanite (Recomine ), and a…
Mandante: Lundin FoundationResearch project developed for BHP, consisting of a proof of concept of tailings transformation integrating the Recomine (HIF) and STT (SMI-ICE-Chile) projects, which includes a first stage of desulfurization of the tailings and production of schwerttmanite (Recomine ),…
Mandante: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo – BIDThe project seeks to develop an academic training program to address the existing gaps in relation to Mining Management with a focus on lithium, in the public and private sectors of the Province of…
The purpose of the project is to support a deeper understanding of the social risks related to lithium extraction in the ‘lithium triangle’ of Chile, Bolivia and Argentina, to help key actors better manage and address these risks and work…
Mandante: SQMThis project involves the creation and management of investment projects to promote sustainable development in the 21 communities of the Salar de Atacama Basin.
Mandante: Austrade Colombia, Embajada de Australia en Colombia The project seeks to help the community (individuals, commerce, government) to achieve a conscious and efficient use of distributed energy resources (consumption, generation and storage), to generate cultural transformation, during post-disaster recovery…
Mandante: BHP Minerals Americas This Project involves the analysis and survey of the social aspects in the closure of a Mining Company identifying key issues to be addressed in a closure planning process and the proposal of a work plan.
Mandante: Albemarle Chile The purpose of this project is to analyze and evaluate the content of the Agreement, its implementation, and the impacts on communities, both in relation to itself and in comparison with international experiences. This is achieved through…
Mandante: Rubik Sustentabilidad The purpose of this project was to prepare a community relations proposal, as well as handling engagement of key actors for the execution of Ayllu Solar projects.
This scientific study aims to assess the possible impact of a sulfuric acid spill on the marine environment. It seeks to identify and assess the possible effects of the spill on water quality, sediments and marine biota, and provide recommendations…
This study consists of a preliminary evaluation of the health risks due to the presence of arsenic in the drinking water in a city near a smelter in Chile. The general objective of the study is to carry out an…
The purpose of this project is to validate an innovative microencapsulation solution that prevents the oxidation of sulfides, reduces environmental risks and reduces the costs associated with the management of mining waste, at a pilot scale in a mining operation.…
The objective of the project is to increase knowledge and appreciation of the high Andean wetlands of the Regional Priority Site and generate a positive effect on the Salar de Pedernales and other nearby ecosystems. To achieve this, a management…
The objective of this project is to evaluate the possible environmental impact of a concentrate spill from the copper industry in the waters, sediments and vegetation formations of the affected area. Through an exhaustive evaluation of the presence of polluting…
Estimate the date and dynamics of death of the inactive wetland in the Salar de Pedernales. The methodology will be based on the evaluation of the use of the natural radionuclide 210Pb, belonging to the 238U series, to determine the…
This project is being developed with MCI Corporation, to support the transition towards more sustainable water supply systems based on integration and optimization.
This project was carried out by the JKTech team and its main objective was to update the comminution and classification model of a copper operation in Chile, previously developed in the JKSimMet software, according to the current operating conditions of…
The project, carried out by the APPCo team from the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Center (JKMRC), consisted of the remote installation of the Mill Filling Inference Tool (Mill FIT) virtual sensor. This made it possible to reduce the downtime and…
The aim of this project is to assess the impact of current source water quality on flotation circuit performance, to establish current water quality ranges that will support development of synthetic process water composition. It also seeks to Identify the…
This project, carried out by the JKTech team, consisted of using the JK Value Based Ore Control (JKVBOC) and Hybrid Stress Blasting Model (HSBM) software to predict the movement and dilution of the mineral during the blasting process, thus improving…
The objective of this study was to support an iron ore processing plant in the identification of operational, instrumentation and advanced process control alternatives that would allow the operation to improve its energy efficiency in the grinding and thermal hardening…
This project aims to maximize the use of capital installed in the plant through better operational control to reduce variability.
The objective of this mineralogical and metallurgical characterization study is to increase the utilization of a processing plant through the recovery of tailings and the identification of possible ways to recover elements of value, specifically cobalt.
Tipo de Vinculación: Conferencia Institución: Universidad del Desarrollo Rol SMI-ICE Chile: Coorganizador Fecha Inicio Evento: 15/5/2023 8:30am Fecha Término Evento: 15/5/2023 6:00pm Duración: 1 día Línea de Investigación Asociada: Transversal
Tipo de Vinculación: Taller Institución: M.C.Inversiones Limitada Rol SMI-ICE Chile: Anfitrión, Expositor Fecha Inicio Evento: 13/6/2023 8:30am Fecha Término Evento: 13/6/2023 4:30pm
Tipo de Vinculación: Charla Institución: University of Queensland Descripción: organized by Alumni Rol SMI-ICE Chile: Anfitrión Fecha Inicio Evento: 22/3/2023 7:00pm Fecha Término Evento: 22/3/2023 9:00pm
Tipo de Vinculación: Curso Institución: JKTech Descripción: Curso organizado por JKTech, que se desarrollará en las dependencias del SMI-ICE Chile Rol SMI-ICE Chile: Anfitrión Fecha Inicio Evento: 20/4/2023 8:30am Fecha Término Evento: 21/4/2023 6:00pm Duración: 2 días
Tipo de Vinculación: Charla Institución: Future Students International-University of Queensland Descripción: Evento enfocado en estudiantes interesados en el campo social, con aplicaciones en sector real y que esten pensando en aplicar al programa de ANID (Becas Chile), como te imaginaras pocos estudiantes…
Mandante: Codelco División Salvador The purpose is to carry out the geochemical characterization of sterile and marine material sent to dumps. Additionally, recommendations will be formulated in relation to eventual requirements for complementary studies and analysis, with suggested measures to…
The purpose of this study is to conduct a comprehensive environmental analysis to determine the potential impacts of metal and/or metalloid accumulation on soils and plants that may occur due to irrigation with clear water from tailings deposits. This analysis…
Mandante: BHP/Global Ventures The purpose of this project is to develop a pioneering process for the transformation and stabilization of tailings, which uses solar energy as a renewable energy source. Through this process, we seek to recover quality water and…
The objective of this project was to obtain a robust geological-geometallurgical model, capable of adequately supporting decision-making regarding mining planning and operation, together with plant design and operation.
The objective of this project was to improve copper recovery in the heap leaching process. This was done through the study and understanding of the mechanisms that govern the process, with a focus on gangue leachability and the impacts on…
The objective of this project was to characterize and study the potential of a small-scale IOCG deposit to recover elements of value from the conventional copper recovery process. The project also contemplated the identification and design of alternative processes that…
Mandante: Codelco División Salvador The provision of the service involves developing a methodological process that contributes and supports the Salvador Division of Codelco to comply with the Sustainability Commitments committed by the Corporation to 2030. The above is materialized through a…
Mandante: Lundin FoundationFecha de Inicio: 14/4/2023Fecha de Término: 30/10/2023 Diseñar e implementar un programa de desarrollo de capacidades que entregue a los equipos de desempeño social de las seis operaciones mineras de Lundin Mining Corporation (LMC) la teoría y habilidades necesarias…
Mandante: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo – BIDFecha de Inicio: 1/10/2022Fecha de Término: 1/4/2024 El proyecto en alianza con UCASAL-Argentina, busca desarrollar un programa de capacitación y formación académica para abordar las brechas existentes en relación a la Gestión Minera con foco…
Mandante: Volskwagen Group of AmericasFecha de Inicio: 1/6/2022Fecha de Término: 30/5/2023 El objetivo de este proyecto es profundizar en la comprensión de los riesgos sociales relacionados a la extracción del litio en el Triángulo del Litio, en Chile, Bolivia y Argentina,…
Mandante: SQMFecha de Inicio: 31/3/2022Fecha de Término: 31/3/2025 Prestación de un servicio de apoyo técnico a Corfo para la generación y organización de los proyectos de inversión y fomento que promuevan el desarrollo sustentable de las 21 comunidades de la Cuenca…
Mandante: Austrade Colombia, Embajada de Australia en ColombiaFecha de Inicio: 1/8/2021Fecha de Término: 31/1/2022 El proyecto busca ayudar a la comunidad (personas naturales, comercio, gobierno) al uso consciente y eficiente de los recursos energéticos distribuidos (consumo, generación y almacenamiento), para generar…
Mandante: BHP Minerals AmericasFecha de Inicio: 20/6/2020Fecha de Término: 20/1/2021 Estudio de análisis y levantamiento de los aspectos sociales del cierre de faena de una compañía minera, para identificar los temas clave a abordar en un proceso de planificación de cierre…
Mandante: Albemarle ChileFecha de Inicio: 1/11/2019Fecha de Término: 1/7/2021 Este estudio permite analizar y evaluar el contenido del Convenio, su implementación, y los impactos sobre las comunidades, tanto en relación a sí mismo como en comparación con experiencias internacionales. Esto se…
Mandante: Rubik SustentabilidadFecha de Inicio: 1/11/2018Fecha de Término: 28/2/2019 Elaboración de una propuesta de relacionamiento comunitario y articulación de actores clave para la ejecución de los proyectos de Ayllu Solar Estado Proyecto: finalizado