Service Providers Adapt to Higher ESG Expectations
The contractor
“One of our clear differentiators is that we work very closely with our clients to help them meet ESG best practices, particularly around local training and providing employment opportunities for local communities. We act as partners, helping locals upskill so they can either join us as employees or establish small businesses and become subcontractors.”
Jose Luis del Corral Delgado, Executive VP STRACON & COO, Dumas Contracting
The driller
“Energold’s equipment is designed to be non-invasive, with a significantly smaller environmental footprint compared to traditional rigs. Because our rigs are modular, they can be easily transportable using ATVs, canoes, helicopters, or even by hand, whereas conventional rigs need to be transported via large trucks. Our products ensure minimal to no environmental disturbance as well as increased operator safety.”
Marco Garrido Vidaurreta, VP Operations and Sales Americas, Energold Drilling
The software provider
“ESG data monitoring has become a means of differentiation for various suppliers, a trend that has taken off massively in the region, especially in Mexico since the 2023 regulatory amendments. From our portfolio, the GeoStudio geotechnical numerical analysis tool provides groundwater and environmental analysis to manage environmental risks.”
Julien Le Marquand, Regional Director for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, Seequent
The consultancy
“With regulations becoming increasingly stringent, compliance has been top of mind for mining companies. More than ever, the relationship between mining operations and local communities has moved to the forefront of industry discussions. At EY, we support our clients in shaping and embedding a robust ESG strategy within their broader operations. This includes initiatives such as waste-to-value projects, which not only reduce environmental impact but also create economic and social value.”
Andres Aramayo-Prudencio, Industrials and Energy Partner, EY (LATAM)
Background image courtesy of Barrick Mining
Equipment providers adapt to higher ESG expectations
Processing equipment provider
“We are strongly promoting Dry Stack Tailing systems (DST) as the most environmentally conscious way to manage tailings. Higher upfront costs associated with DST need to be weighed against the significant safety and environmental benefits in the longer run. Depending on the type of system, DSTs have the potential to recover and recycle 90-95% of process water within the plant, not to mention completely eliminating the structural risks associated with traditional tailings management."
Diego Torroella, General Manager (Mexico), TAKRAF
Yellow fleet provider
“Liebherr’s dozers use hydrostatic transmission, improving fuel efficiency by 10-20% and reducing operating costs and GHG emissions. In more developing countries such as Colombia, we see a greater demand for modularity and machines that currently operate on diesel engines but can be retrofitted to hybrid or battery electric technologies or rely on IC engines that can also be compatible with alternative, sustainable fuels. It is a lot more affordable to retrofit than invest in a new fleet as part of the broader net zero transition.”
Álvaro Jiménez Giraldo, Director of Operations, Liebherr Colombia
Support fleet provider
"Until we achieve a net zero world, diesel solutions remain commonplace so we must invest in reducing the amount of fossil fuels consumed by combustion engine-powered equipment. Scania's new generation of powertrains, with a 13-liter engine optimized for fuel efficiency and emissions control, delivers a groundbreaking step towards tomorrow’s sustainable heavy transport, offering 8% fuel savings from the previous generation, as well as being available for Euro 3 solutions.”
Fernando Ríos, Independent Markets Director, Americas, Scania