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Exploration Managers’ Conference 2023

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The Exploration Managers’ Conference (EMC) supports the progress of exploration and mining globally

It is a community of practice that attracts senior and upcoming leaders from Amira Global member companies

The Exploration Managers’ Conference 2023 theme is Next Generation

A host of informative and engaging speakers will present to the themes of

  1. How digitalisation and data science are reshaping exploration
  2. Exploring the ESG-Exploration nexus
  3. Defining and nurturing the next generation of geoscientists and explorers

Our venue is the extraordinary Natural History Museum, London, UK

This is an invite-only event for Amira Global Members

Registration page coming shortly

Roundtable: Communication in the mining industry

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We are holding a roundtable for Amira Global Members to guage your interest in an early stage project concept from 9am-11am (AWST) on Friday, 29 April.

The roundtable is an opportunity for you to discuss the project’s feasibility in real time. A decision on the project’s future may be made on the day.

Are you interested in joining in?

The project for discussion is Communication in the mining industry by Geologize.

It involves the development of a training course on inward and outward-facing communication strategies for companies operating in the mining sector.

Register now

How is this course different?

There are no training programs of this nature in the market.

Communication in the mining industry is tailor-made; inward-facing strategies include how teams communicate needs and suggestions to senior managers, and how managers can communicate with empathy and culture team-spirit.

Outward facing strategies include communicating with authencity to stakeholders and the public.

Who should attend?

The event would be of interest to decision-makers in human resources, communications and public relations, and geoscience (to provide insights into inward strategies).

Please note this roundtable is open to Amira Global Members only. If you are unsure about membership status, or would like to join Amira, please contact Manager Member Engagement Namukale Nakazwe at labol1678353090g.ari1678353090ma@ew1678353090zakan1678353090.elak1678353090uman1678353090.

Further information about the roundtable

Please contact Amira Global Manager Collaborations Hayley McGillivray at labol1678353090g.ari1678353090ma@ya1678353090rvill1678353090igcm.1678353090yelya1678353090h1678353090.

New partnership with Chilean R&D centre

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Amira Global is proud to announce a new agreement with the National Center for Piloting Technologies for Mining in Chile.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – the most recent addition to the Amira Global Alliance – will help Members to fast-track innovation into a commercial product.

Amira Global CEO Dr Jacqui Coombes described the MOU as a “milestone”, marking the starting point of greater opportunities for Members.

 “I thank the National Centre for Piloting Technologies in Mining for joining our global alliance of visionary organisations dedicated to improving the mining sector,” Dr Coombes said.

“Our organisations share common objectives, particularly the promotion and implementation of breakthrough technology. Amira Global’s goal is deliver transformational research and development, and innovation into the mining community.

The MOU will be managed by Amira Global Head of Global Alliances Patricio Pastorelli, who is based in Chile.

In announcing the MOU with Dr Coombes, National Centre of Piloting Technologies for Mining General Manager Mr Patricio Aguilera said:  “The National Pilotage Center is called upon to contribute to making Chile a benchmark, a leader in terms of technology validation, both those that are developed locally, as well as international ones, incorporating high quality standards and more agile implementation processes that allow innovation projects reach the mining markets faster.”

The National Center of Piloting Technologies for Mining is focused on detecting, promoting and developing new technologies for mining. Technology is tested at the Center in realistic conditions to validate market potential. The Center is formed by the University of Chile, the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, the Federico Santa María Technical University, the University of Antofagasta, and the Association of Companies for Innovation, Minnovex.

The agreement will immediately open new opportunities for Members of Amira Global and those working with the National Center of Piloting Technologies in Mining. As Amira Global Members span the mining value chain and include Tier 1 and 2 mining operators, junior mining operators and exploration companies, and a wide range of METS, the benefits will be significant for the broader mining community.

For more information about the MOU, please contact Amira Global Head of Global Alliances Patricio Pastorelli on +56 9 6320 1556 or labol1678353090g.ari1678353090ma@il1678353090lerot1678353090sap.o1678353090icirt1678353090ap1678353090.

New MOU with Peruvian mining hub

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In today’s post we talk to Amira Global CEO Dr Jacqui Coombes about a new agreement with the Mining Innovation HUB of Peru.

“We are currently building a global network of allied organisations, such as the Mining Innovation Hub of Peru, to help deliver new data, information, technology and innovation to our Members

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mining Innovation HUB of Peru marks the beginning of greater collaboration with mining organisations in South America.

Mining Innovation Hub of Peru is a forward-thinking mining organisation and we look forward to their valuable contribution to the Global Alliance.

In announcing the MOU with us, CEO Pamela Antonioli said the alliance with Amira gives us the opportunity to share and strengthen efforts in search of the mining of the future.

“The role of research in mining is key to generating knowledge and addressing the great challenges of the sector” – Pamela Antonioli, Mining Innovation HUB from Peru.

Benefits to Members

Mining Innovation HUB from Peru was created by mining companies operating in Peru to facilitate innovation and collaboration.

Its objectives are:

  • to promote a culture of innovation and collaboration
  • to define the ecosystem to help reduce the effort of connecting
  • to accelerate the development of initiatives that solve challenges
  • to position the mining sector as an innovative sector.

Members include miners Buenaventura, Goldfields, Minera Poderosa, Nexa, Hubday, and Consorcio Minero Horizonte, and mining suppliers such as Engie and Schneider Electric.

The MOU opens a pathway for Amira Global Members to engage with the Peruvian mining ecosystem.

Through Amira, Members will be able to access and network with key stakeholders in Peru’s mining sector, and explore opportunities for research and development projects.  

It is a pathway to active national and international innovation networks and an avenue for learning about trends and innovative advances in the region.

How to get involved?

The MOU is managed by Amira’s Head of Global Alliances, Patricio Pastorelli, who is based in Santiago, Chile.

Patricio will be able to help Amira Global Members connect with the appropriate contact within the Mining Innovation HUB of Peru as well as help with language barriers.

The HUB runs the following activities:

  • Working groups (MesaHub)
  • Meet ups (MeetHub)
  • Workshops
  • Events
  • Open innovation processes
  • Culture programs

I encourage you all to learn more about the MOU and how you can benefit from our expanding Global Alliance by reaching out to Patricio Pastorelli at labol1678353090g.ari1678353090ma@il1678353090lerot1678353090sap.o1678353090icirt1678353090ap1678353090.”

Dr Jacqui Coombes
Amira Global CEO

Meet your perfect match in Peru’s mining sector

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As part of the new agreement between Amira Global and the Mining Innovation Hub of Peru, Members are eligible to participate in the open innovation program, PERUMIN Hub.

PERUMIN Hub is the main open innovation program of the mining sector in Peru.

The Hub, which was launched in early March 2022, has three stages: challenges; match-making, and a contest. The first stage is complete.

Amira Global Head of Global Alliances Patricio Pastorelli said Members were welcome to participate in the matchmaking stage.

Matchmaking is conducted through two free platforms. The Hub searches to:

  • connect innovators from different ecosystems, national and international to complement and strengthen their proposals
  • enable innovators to present a preliminary profile of their proposals to the internal teams of mining companies to receive feedback from a potential user. 

“This is an outstanding opportunity to engage with a large group of innovators from the Peruvian and LATAM ecosystem, including reserchers,mining companies, investors, and government officials,” Mr Pastorelli said.

“The topics of conversation of the matchmaking of PERUMIN HUB were selected by Peru’s mining companies, and represent the biggest challenges of the industry.”

The topics are:

  • Environmental sustainability
  • Water resources
  • Mining 4.0

Matchmaking began on 10 March and involves completing a short form to participate.

You are also able to receive compatibility suggestions with different national and international matchmakers.

PERUMIN Hub is an alliance between the Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers and the Mining Innovation Hub of Peru, and consists of 18 mining companies and more than 40 national and international allies.

To learn more about this opportunity, the Mining Innovation Hub of Peru, or Amira’s Global Alliances, please contact Patricio Pastorelli at labol1678353090g.ari1678353090ma@il1678353090lerot1678353090sap.o1678353090icirt1678353090ap1678353090.