COMPANY PROFILE
"Rethinking Construction and Mining"
Summary
Your construction partner in South America
STRABAG is the largest construction group in Central and Eastern Europe, combining deep local expertise with a global footprint.
In Chile, ZÜBLIN International Chile SpA represents the local branch of Austria’s STRABAG SE—one of Europe’s leading construction and engineering companies. With a workforce of 4,000 to 5,500 people in the country, we specialize in mining, hydropower, and renewable energy projects. Our operations are driven by an unwavering commitment to health, safety, quality, and the integration of advanced digital and remote technologies in underground environments.
Our success is built on a foundation of vision, values, and decades of experience. Today, the STRABAG Group operates in more than 50 countries, delivering both classical and specialized construction solutions. This global expertise in executing complex, high-value projects has earned us a strong reputation for excellence around the world.
Our Expertise
At STRABAG, we bring decades of experience across Building Construction & Civil Engineering, Transportation Infrastructure, and Special Divisions. Our proven expertise ensures not only reliable quality, planning security, and cost efficiency—but also drives dynamic growth and forward-thinking solutions in every project we undertake.
Key Areas of Expertise:
- Underground Tunneling & Shafts: Horizontal and vertical developments using both drill-and-blast and mechanized methods, including tunnel boring machines (TBM).
- Mining Infrastructure: Structural reinforcement, logistics systems, mechanized loader tunnels, and remote-controlled equipment for improved safety and efficiency.
- Civil Works: Comprehensive construction of foundations, shafts, ventilation systems, powerhouses, and access roads tailored to project requirements.
- Renewable Energy Support: Specialized in constructing foundations and infrastructure for onshore wind farms and hydroelectric facilities.
- Digital Innovation: Deployment of telecommanded machinery, 3D tunnel mapping, and customized digital monitoring systems to optimize performance and safety.
Presentation
Main Projects in Chile
Candelaria Norte - Mining tunnels 140 km completed (2005–2022), plus ~40 km more with current contract; €65M extension in 2019
El Teniente - Underground expansion Working since 1992, new 13.4 km tunnel network and 1,503 m vertical shafts under a recent €283M contract
Chuquicamata - Ventilation & shafts Civil works on a 673 m vent shaft; vertical shaft ~650 m deep; tons of tunnel advance
Alto Maipo hydropower - Tunneling & shafts 74 km of tunnels, shafts, and underground powerhouses
Wind farms (Horizonte & Lomas de Taltal) - Renewable projects 140+ foundations (816 MW) and 57 foundations (342 MW), plus 155 km of access roads to support energy transition
Main Capabilities
- Long-term client partnerships with Codelco, Lundin Mining, Engie, and others, spanning decades in Chile
- High-performance tunneling rates: up to 1,800 m/month in Candelaria and 900 m/month in El Teniente, even amid COVID‑19 constraints
- Safety-first culture: tele‑commanded machinery reduces personnel exposure underground; zero lost-time accidents in major zones
- Digital strategies: Focused tech adoption (“no digital for digital’s sake”) via innovation managers to enhance productivity and safety