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01 Cover
02 Welcome Letter / Sections
03 Article & Interview Directory
04 Section 1: Introduction
05 An Evolving Constitutional Landscape
06 Chile Ministry of Mining Interview
07 Consejo Minero Interview
08 APRIMIN Interview
09 Expert Opinion Article: Francisco Acuña, CRU
10 Expert Insights: Chile’s Evolving Sociopolitical Landscape
11 ESG & Renewable Energy
12 ICMM Interview
13 Aggreko Interview
14 Mining Investment Climate
15 Appian Capital Advisory Interview
16 Expert Insights: Attracting Sustainable Investment
17 Section 2: Production & Development
18 Copper Production & Development
19 BHP Interview
20 Antofagasta PLC Interview
21 Freeport McMoRan Interview
22 Teck Resources Limited Interview
23 Amerigo Resources Interview
24 Precious Metals
25 Kinross Interview
26 Rio2 Limited Interview
27 Lithium
28 SQM Interview
29 Albemarle Interview
30 Section 3: Junior Exploration
31 Study-stage Copper Projects
32 Expert Insights: Chile's Junior Exploration Community
33 World Copper Limited Interview
34 Early-stage Opportunities
35 ATEX Resources Interview
36 Torq Resources Interview
37 Pampa Metals Interview
38 VerAI Discoveries Interview
39 Lithium Exploration and Development
40 Lithium Chile Interview
41 Wealth Minerals Interview
42 Monumental Minerals Interview
43 Section 4: Engineering, Construction & Consultancies
44 Engineering & Consultancies
45 Water and the Environment
46 JRI Interview
47 Wood Interview
48 SRK Consulting Interview
49 Construction & Contractors
50 Sigdo Koppers Interview
51 Züblin Strabag Interview
52 Echeverría Izquierdo Interview
53 Thiess Interview
54 Going Underground
55 Master Drilling Interview
56 Robbins Interview
57 INCIMMET Interview
58 Section 5: Equipment & Technology
59 The Evolution of Mining Equipment
60 Scania Interview
61 Expert Insights: OEMs on Sustainability and Innovation
62 Comminution & Material Handling
63 Metso Outotec Interview
64 ME Elecmetal Interview
65 TAKRAF Interview
66 Haver & Boecker Interview
67 Innovation & Technology
68 Hexagon Interview
69 DSI Underground Interview
70 Dingo Interview
71 Pipes, Valves, Components & Wear Protection
72 Hofmann Engineering Interview
73 Expert Insights: The Benefits of AI and Automation
74 Section 6: Services
75 Drilling & Blasting
76 Geotec Boyles Bros Interview
77 Enaex Interview
78 Services
79 SGS Interview
80 Section 7: Sponsored Company Profiles
81 FreePort-McMoRan Profile
82 Rio2 Company Profile
83 Lithium Chile Profile
84 Metso Outotec Company Profile
85 SGS Company Profile
86 Credits

Carlos Leigh, Regional CEO – Latin America,

DSI UNDERGROUND

"In one way or another, part of our business in Chile is usually related directly or indirectly with Codelco."

How has the integration period progressed since DSI Underground was acquired by Sandvik in 2021?

Integration is progressing as planned, and we are improving day by day and successfully avoiding any disruption in our processes, while maintaining our quality and service as always, and gradually improving these together with Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions.

We have discovered a great partner and we both share the same purpose, concentrating our efforts in order to offer the best solutions in ground support, always with our customers in mind.

What are some of the standout Chilean projects that DSI has been working on, and which of your solutions have been in high demand in the country?

In one way or another, part of our business in Chile is usually related directly or indirectly with Codelco. We continue serving an important part of the market as contractors at the mines. Codelco PMCH (Proyecto Mina Chuquicamata Subterránea) is one of our most important project nowadays, where we are working to assure the best underground support and ventilation products, while using the best and most relevent technology available. We manage this work very closely with our client, and we consider our customer the most important part of the chain, helping us with their knowledge and trust to develop new products so that we can offer the right ones for their specific needs.

Can you provide a case study example that demonstrates the different ways in which DSI’s technology has added value to a mining operation in Chile?

We have some good examples over the last 15 years, but I believe that one of the latest is a new steel beam arch that, with some special adecuations in the design and functional structure, allow it to improve by more than 25% the resistance of a system including cement, considerably reducing the risk of rock fall.

Which of DSI’s ventilation solutions have been gaining traction in recent years?

It has being an incredible journey since we started our Joint Venture in 2020 with ABC Technology Group. All their experience, technology and innovation is today a reality in Chile and can be found in all the different regions. One of the most important innovations is the HardLine, a new duct made with a high resistance semirigid plastic that replaces in some cases a steel ducting. This is a long time duration system, easy to install with much better ventilation capabilities than the steel. This is a recent innovation of our partners in Canada and very soon we hope to start a local production in Chile, reducing considerably the extra costs related with freight and improving delivery timing, which is a critical issue for our customers.

What potential do you see for growth in Chile’s mining sector as many operations transition underground, and how can DSI help clients through this process?

More than potential growth, today growth is a reality, and this is where DSI Underground and Sandvik Electrical and Automated equipments are leading the transformation currently underway in the mining sector globally and in Chile.

We continue offering the best technical support, service and quality in the market, focusing all our efforts on our customers’s needs.

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