Editorial
Dear Safex Members,
I live in Chile. A country that is located at the convergence of tectonic plates, the Nazca and South American to be more specific. This is a zone of high seismic activity known as the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Although earthquakes are a reality of Chile, the country has developed a solid capacity for risk response and mitigation. This has been possible thanks to the experience accumulated over generations, which has contributed, to a great extent, to reducing their impact and protecting people’s lives. It is a natural phenomenon that we cannot control, but we can mitigate.
In the world of explosives, on the contrary, we have end-to-end control of all processes, which has made me reflect on the reasons why accidents continue to occur in our industry.
A strong earthquake occurs approximately every 10 years. This is a situation that keeps us alert, especially because it can hurt those, we love the most. We are always alert, always prepared. When we talk about our work manufacturing, and handling explosives; the perception of risk can begin to fade. The task is perceived as a routine, and complacency becomes an enemy, overlooking compliance with regulations and procedures.
When faced with a natural disaster, we assume the leadership of the contingency, because the life and well-being of our families hangs in the balance at that moment. In the case of operations, leaders must be role models for their teams and not compromise safety under any circumstances. Leaders in the field, not behind their desk. Being present, watching, listening, and reacting must be daily practice. Life is unnegotiable!
Through generations and painful losses, my country has learned lessons and has implemented a solid capacity for risk response and mitigation to natural disasters. In the same way, those of us who work in this business must act with humility and generosity, learning lessons from others, sharing knowledge, and knowing that the smallest details can put our people and company at risk. This is the reason for Safex to exist. We are a community that builds knowledge through the dissemination of experiences to take care of the lives of those who trust us.
Juan Andrés Errázuriz D.
CEO Enaex
News
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ENAEX CHILE LAUNCHES NEW BLAST SITE WATCH SERVICE
During the first week of June, Blast Site Watch was launched. This is a 24/7 autonomous monitoring service that analyzes vibrations, airwaves, particle concentration, and wind behavior to know its effects on the operation and on the communities surrounding the site.
It offers data under international standards on a unique web platform, and it associates that data with information from the Enaex Bright platform. It stands out for its innovation and digitalization, improving work efficiency and safety.
Developed by Innovation, EMTS, and Digital Transformation teams, it meets market demands and client needs. Thus, we already have client testimonials that demonstrate its contribution to planning and supervision, which generates satisfaction. In addition, it provides a cutting-edge service backed by experience and commitment. The company will continue to improve and expand its solutions to remain a leader in the industry.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: christian.mardones@enaex.com
BOHLALE DAY CARE CENTRE CELEBRATES REBIRTH
The newly renovated Bohlale Day Care center was launched on 21 June, bringing smiles to the 90 children it caters for.
The center is Enaex Africa’s flagship CSR project, and together with our implementation partner ForAfrika, we made a number of big improvements to help Bohlale and its staff do more for the children under their care.
Some of the improvements include: the renovation of two classrooms and the building of three new classrooms; a new kitchen, sickbay and principal’s office, a borehole, new ablutions with septic tank, a feeding scheme, teacher training and agricultural training.
Bohlale is the first stage in a long-term development strategy for the Ga-Phasha community in Limpopo that will eventually include the neighboring primary school, high school, and tertiary institutions.
“As Enaex Africa our priority is life! Through collaboration with our customers, we have been fortunate enough to work with incredible communities, striving to impact and change lives for the better – going beyond CSR”, Francisco Baudrand.
Se você quiser saber mais sobre essa notícia, entre em contato com: nondumiso.radebe@enaex.com
ENAEX BRAZIL ATTENDS BRASMIN FAIR 2023
Enaex Brazil was present at Brasmin 2023, held between June 27th and 29th, in Goiânia. The fair’s second edition welcomed more than 4,800 visitors and 130 exhibitors.
At the stand, we received representatives from 111 companies and presented exclusive technologies for blasting events. In addition, we gave talks on Densiex, a low-density emulsion that stands out for reducing vibration and fines compared to traditional emulsions, and also on the application of Plasma4TH in complex blasting situations.
The next edition of Brasmin will be in June 2025.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: comunicacao@enaex.com
NEIGHBORS OF MEJILLONES GET TO KNOW PRILLEX AMERICA PLANT
The enthusiasm to visit Enaex’s “Prillex America” plant by the neighbors of Mejillones has increased in the last time. This, to witness the productive processes in the field and to talk to our employees.
During the last week, two neighborhood councils had the opportunity to visit the chemical complex. The experience was enriching both for the inhabitants of the commune and those who work in the productive complex.
This time it was the turn of the neighborhood council No. 11 “Union”. This delegation made a complete tour of the operational and administrative areas in a period of more than four hours.
Patricia Robles, president of the organization, was grateful for this opportunity to learn more about Enaex through its “Open Doors” program. She highlighted it as a real opportunity for the community to visit the facilities and give their opinion on specific issues.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Gerardo.carrizo@enaex.com
DAVEY BICKFORD ENAEX MANAGERS TOUR THE HÉRY PLANT
For the sixth time, Davey Bickford Enaex conducted the “Stronger Bonds Tour”, where company managers tour the facilities of the production complex in Héry and interact with the collaborators, who explain their day-to-day work.
On this occasion, Guillaume Chenegros, T&S Manager and Stéphane Pheleps, Davey Bickford Defense Manager visited the work units of the employees who work at Davey Bickford Defense, the defense area of the French subsidiary.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: nadine.szczepocki@daveybickfordenaex.com
ENAEX PERU OPENS ITS DOORS TO H2 PERU
The Hydrogen Society of Peru (H2 Peru) had the opportunity to see the first electrolyzers of the country (in operation since 1965), exchange information, discover new opportunities in the green hydrogen market, connect with each other, and strengthen professional bonds.
The guided tour was attended by renowned companies and professionals that are part of the green hydrogen value chain, such as: Cálidda, Cummins Peru, EDF Peru, ENGIE Peru, FCISA, Latam Airlines, Linde Peru, Mitsui & CO., Promigas, Siemens Energy, Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde, Stork and Walsh Peru; as well as professional partners that are key in the Peruvian green hydrogen ecosystem: Licy Benzaquen, José Luis Macassi, and José Luis Saráchaga respectively.
Rodrigo Pastor, Country Manager of Enaex Peru, shared with the associates the purpose of Enaex: “Humanizing the Mining Industry”, and how moving towards greener and cleaner productions is part of the ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) pillars of the company.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: arlim.paz@enaex.com
ENAEX BRAZIL LAUNCHES MMU WITH A ROBOTIC ARM FOR PRODUCTION BLASTING IN UNDERGROUND MINES
Enaex Brazil took an important step by adopting new technologies in mobile manufacturing units for underground operations. In June 2023, we delivered to the client JMC Pan American, Jacobina mine, the first truck produced in Brazil with a robotic arm for production blasting events.
“With the Robot Arm, our operations ensure increased safety because the blasters are able to control the equipment remotely, from a safer distance”, explains Danilo Vieira, Commercial Director at Enaex Brazil. “In addition to the safety issue, the equipment favors ergonomics and maintains the levels of productivity achieved with traditional equipment”, adds Daniel Oliveira, Director of Operations and Engineering.
Before the delivery, collaborators from Quatro Barras industrial plant were invited to check out the equipment.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: comunicacao@enaex.com
PLASMA TRIAL IS JUST THE BEGINNING
A recent trial of our ground-breaking Plasma product has placed emphasis on Enaex’s cutting-edge approach to innovation and value-added services.
The Plasma product, tested at a Glencore operation in Rustenburg recently, is referred to using a completely different terminology – precisely because it’s not an explosive.
The approach is so novel that Berlinda Mosesane, General Manager at the mine where the testing took place, was initially quite sceptical. “She really was doubtful that the product would work. When the first test broke rock, she was blown away,” says Market Development Manager Allen Steyn with a smile.
“Our first priority was to conduct a proof of concept and show that Plasma could fracture the rock on site. Over the course of testing, we adjusted the drilling design parameters based on the most economic and effective use of Plasma for the type of rock to be fractured,” says Allen.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: pamela.buckle@enaex.com
CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION CONTINUES
Enaex Peru continues its commitment to cultural change in the company. The main objective of the PTS 360 Challenge is to strengthen the capacity of supervisors and coordinators in safety management, who will be in charge of leading the actions in the field, mainly in the company’s plants and mining operations.
In this challenge, Safe Work was prioritized as a fundamental element as well as the management of supervisors and coordinators. In addition, the positive impact on safety indicators will be fundamental, since continuous improvement in this line is always sought.
This program is one of the three stages for Cultural Transformation in Peru: TECH, PTS 360, and Culture Keepers. It seeks to have a decisive and sustained impact on the establishment of a “new culture” in our teams.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: hiroshi.lavado@enaex.com or ximena.larco@enaex.com
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