Less than a week before Expomin 2025, the most important mining fair in Latin America that will bring together more than 1300 companies from around the world, brings among its many new features the “Pabellón de la Innovación Chile Mining METS”, which will feature the “Ágora de Innovación”, a place designed as an open and dynamic space oriented to attendees where throughout the week there will be lectures, presentations by experts in technology and mining, and activities focused on young talent. The initiative, jointly organized by FISA, the Ministry of Mining and Corporación Alta Ley, will be composed of 49 national suppliers and seeks to strengthen the innovation ecosystem within the mining industry. The Undersecretary of Mining, Suina Chahuán, president of the National Roundtable for the Development of Mining Supplier Companies, said that from the Ministry of Mining “we celebrate the first Pabellón de Innovación Chile Mining METS at Expomin 2025, a key instance to showcase the national technological talent of our suppliers and promote a more sustainable, safe and competitive mining industry”. “This initiative, the result of collaborative work between public and private organizations, will allow innovative suppliers -selected through a technical and transparent process- to present disruptive solutions in areas such as circular economy, environmental monitoring, digitalization and technologies applied to mining safety. With this milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to a mining industry that promotes territorial development, entrepreneurship and science and technology-based innovation throughout Chile”. Between April 22 and 26 and with 49 stands available, emerging companies will be able to showcase their solutions to the mining industry. Here is the official schedule: Day 1: Tuesday, April 22 – Innovation and Productivity in the Mining Industry The inaugural day will begin with a ribbon cutting and the words of the Minister of Mining, Aurora Williams, who will highlight the importance of suppliers for the development of the sector and the innovation strategies that are transforming the mining industry. The first round table will address the impact of this topic on mining productivity, with the participation of Minnovex, APRIMIN, COCHILCO and Expande. In the afternoon, Codelco and ENAMI will present the challenges of mining productivity, including the impacts of the integration of autonomous systems in mining operations. In addition, the development of local suppliers and BHP’s strategies in its vision for the mining of the future will be discussed. Day 2: Wednesday, April 23 – Sustainability and Energy Efficiency This day will focus on the challenges of mining decarbonization and the transition to more sustainable operations. Experts such as Ruth Rain from CORFO and representatives from Anglo American and AMSA will present advances in decarbonization and the use of clean energy. In addition, the day will include a masterclass on innovation and energy efficiency with Valentina Wyman from Expande, followed by a presentation on advances in photovoltaic energy applied to mining, with the participation of AtamosTec. Day 3: Thursday, April 24 – Circular Economy and Waste Management The third day will focus on circular economy and mining waste management. Rodrigo Subiabre from Anglo American will discuss the challenges of waste circularity and water use, while experts from CIMS-JRI and Footprint Alliance will address the technological program for the reconversion of environmental liabilities. Innovative solutions for the efficient use of water in mining will also be presented by AMTC and the SolArsenic system. In the afternoon, ProChile will lead a round table discussion on the internationalization of suppliers, with representatives from various companies and organizations in the sector. Day 4: Friday, April 25 – Intellectual Property and Mining Safety The fourth day of the Pabellón de la Innovación Chile Mining METS will focus on intellectual property strategies and tools that drive innovation in mining suppliers. With the participation of INAPI and presentations by Aster and Upscale Mining, opportunities for startups and new technology providers that impact mining will be analyzed. In the afternoon, the Safety Tech Challenge will begin, where the challenges of mining safety and the impact of autonomous technologies in improving occupational safety will be discussed, with the participation of Codelco, Glencore and Mutual de Seguridad. Day 5: Saturday, April 26 – Social Engagement and the Future of Mining The event will conclude with a day dedicated to social engagement and the relationship between mining and communities. The Innova Mining Challenge will be presented, a competition that invites students and researchers to propose innovative solutions to the challenges of circular economy, decarbonization and climate change. Codelco Educa, Fundación Minera de Chile and Compromiso Minero will also participate in a table on how copper and other metals are present in everyday life, educating and bringing the community closer to the social impact of mining in all its axes. The schedule of activities for this space is available at www.minmineria.cl/pabelloninnovacion