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OVERHAUL 2024: A GREAT PAUSE
Enaex not only provides blasting services globally but is also a leader in the production of ammonium nitrate in Chile and Latin America.
This is how our Chemicals business becomes very relevant for our company, both in terms of results and business strategy: “Today we are a relevant player for the industry. We have the capacity to produce 820,000 tons of ammonium nitrate annually, which allows us to differentiate ourselves from our competitors by providing a reliable supply solution in the region”, says Claudio Yévenes, Chemicals Vice-president.
One of the world’s largest producers of low-density ammonium nitrate is our Prillex America plant, located in Mejillones, Chile. This plant not only stands out for its production level, but also because it has always worked based on the value of our obsession, Excellence.
Today, Prillex is working at full speed, since on February 19 they have scheduled an Overhaul, a scheduled major maintenance stoppage, where one of the important objectives is to make the intervention to the turbomachine of Panna 4, along with other interventions to equipment that require it.
“It will be 35 continuous days where our teams have been prepared to work with EXCELLENCE: Generating results in the execution of each task. Rigorous in our way of acting, Efficient in the use of our resources, complying with the Budget, accountable for every situation that arises, and taking charge of resolving it and of course, respecting the time established for each intervention”, explains Claudio Yévenes.
We wish much success to all the teams participating in this GREAT pause!
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: ezomar.uzcategui@enaex.com.
ENAEX BRASIL CELEBRATES 2023 ACHIEVEMENTS IN LIVE AND LOCAL EVENTS
Enaex Brasil, leader in the explosives sector, held a Live event on December 1st, bringing together almost 2,000 collaborators from many industrial plants, distribution centers, and service units across Brazil. Impressive results included 1,800 unique viewers, 5,627 chat messages, and a satisfaction score of 9.61 out of 10 in the survey conducted.
In a festive atmosphere at the end of the year, the company encouraged everyone to recognize their colleagues, leaders and collaborators, resulting in an impressive number of 6,421 recognitions ¬– an average of more than 3 per collaborator.
In addition to the live broadcast, celebrations continue in each unit throughout December. Quatro Barras plant is the highlight, which brought together around 900 collaborators in an in-person celebration on December 13th.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: elisa.paula@enaex.com.
BUSINESS IS BOOMING IN NAMIBIA
The Namibian Mining Expo proved to be an excellent showcase for Enaex Africa to explore new opportunities in the region.
The event, which included a Mining Conference and Suppliers’ Platform, was attended by Namibian President Hage Geingob and members of his cabinet, including the Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, who was one of the guest speakers.
Enaex was the only explosives company attending the expo. It provided an ideal opportunity to grow our profile in Namibia, share our approach to innovation and new-generation solutions, and establish Enaex Africa as the supplier of choice.
Watch Fabian Jadue, Senior Operations Manager, share highlights from the expo:
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: pamela.buckle@enaex.co.za.
FRANCE PLANTS A TREE TO CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE
As part of the campaign for the value “Our Obsession: Excellence”, the France team planted a tree in the production complex located in Héry.
The tree is intended to be a symbol of excellence in the plant and to be present for future generations. The ceremony was attended by plant managers and union members.
The Héry team was also accompanied by Felipe Muñoz, Compensation, Benefits, and People Administration Director, and Carla Pierotic, Head of Compensation, both from the Head Office.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Nadine.SZCZEPOCKI@daveybickfordenaex.com.
CERRO NEGRO MINE LEEKY FEEDER BLASTING TEST SUCCESS
Client Newmont’s Cerro Negro mine has taken a crucial step in excellence by successfully completing testing of the Leeky Feeder net blasting system at the Silica Cap and Bajo Negro portals. Precise configurations were carried out, such as the Modem 1000 for surface firing and the Modem Case 2009 for inside the mine.
During blasting simulations with Dummy Box, the signal was monitored, achieving a stable 5/5 communication near the Shelter in both portals. The results have been excellent, boosting operational safety and productivity. Further adjustments will be implemented to optimize the system.
The client expressed great satisfaction with the product and service, highlighting significant improvements. These achievements consolidate Cerro Negro’s position as a reference in mining innovation, and our continued effort to humanize the mining industry in pursuit of excellence!
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: juanpablo.rizzo@enaex.com.
ENAEX WINS THE "CÍRCULO DA VINCI 2023" AWARD FROM MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES
Enaex received the “Da Vinci Circle 2023” award, which highlights the 10 best companies in the Most Innovative Companies Ranking, considering innovation in the world market and the adequacy of products for the global market.
In addition, for the seventh consecutive year, the company was recognized as the most innovative company in Mining Services in Chile, in the Most Innovative Companies 2023 Ranking.
This ranking is prepared by the ESE Business School in partnership with the newspaper El Mercurio and the consulting firm MIC Innovation.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: carol.zoccola@enaex.com.
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS BY ENAEX BRASIL WERE HIGHLIGHTED AT A BLASTING EVENT IN CHILE
In November, Enaex Brasil participated in the 14th edition of “Blasting Day”, held by Asociación Chilena de Ingenieros Explosivistas (ASIEX), in Antofagasta, Chile. The technical event, focused on rock blasting, featured the presentation of three articles from Enaex Chile, two from Enaex Brasil, and one from Enaex Peru.
One of Enaex Brasil’s cases addressed Densiex, a low-density emulsion that reduces vibration and the generation of fines in open-pit mines, in addition to replacing heavyweight detonating cords in underground mines, providing greater safety and reducing rework.
The second case presented Daveytronic Swift, an electronic initiation system for the development of underground galleries and tunnels, which promotes an increase in advance rates through blasting, a reduction in excessive overbreak, and a reduction in scaling time. Furthermore, it allows remote firing through wireless communication.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: jose.caceres@enaex.com e roberto.morais@enaex.com.
UMK BONDS GET STRONGER
Our team at United Manganese Kalahari (UMK) faced some serious issues. They went the extra mile and the results were fantastic.
The team at UMK, particularly Thami Motaung, Site Manager: Enaex Africa – Northern Cape and Kgosi Mashiane, Explosives Engineer UMK ,were recently given an award by the mine for their recent efforts to resolve a number of major issues. Collapsing holes due to the geology of the site, meant extra explosive was needed. This in turn led to Enaex being accused of wasting explosives. The poor fragmentation meant oversize blast material and tighter digging conditions which slowed down loading rates.
Something had to be done and so Thami and Kgosi put their heads together. “One of the main things we did was implement a daily QA/QC system for supervisors and blasters, we collaborated closely with the mine planning department and we introduced a daily progress report,” says Thami.
UMK is a flagship customer for Enaex Africa in the Northern Cape. A new three-year deal was awarded to Enaex in January.
“We were very happy to receive this award. It shows the importance of communication and planning between all stakeholders. Our focus is the customer, and we always strive for excellence in what we do,” says Kgosi.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: pamela.buckle@enaex.co.za.
HÉRY PLANT RECOGNIZES ITS EMPLOYEES
In an emotional Recognition Ceremony held on November 21, 2023, at the Héry Plant, 31 outstanding collaborators of the company, covering all sectors, were honored. These employees were honored for their dedicated work, reflecting the company’s corporate values. The day celebrated the commitment and positive contributions of each and every one of them, congratulations to all and thank you for your exceptional work!
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Nadine.SZCZEPOCKI@daveybickfordenaex.com.
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