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ENAEX IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO INTEGRITY
Last Thursday, on January 11, Enaex was honored with the “Recognition for its Commitment to Integrity” by the Generación Empresarial (Business Generation) Foundation. This award celebrates the dedication demonstrated by the company throughout 2023 in fostering a culture of integrity within its daily operations. The accolade was accepted by the Corporate Controller, Fernando Moreno.
The achievement would not have been possible without the collective effort of all Enaex Chile’s collaborators. Their active involvement in the Barometer of Values and Organizational Integrity survey played a pivotal role in gauging the organization’s dedication to ethical values, integrity, and compliance, as well as their effective experience within the organization.
Thus, Enaex reaffirms its commitment to ongoing improvement, reflected in continuing to promote an ethical and transparent organizational environment. The company is committed to continue moving in this direction, contributing to the strengthening of fundamental values in the business environment and setting an inspiring example for the business community in general.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: orietta.araya@enaex.com
ENAEX PERU CELEBRATES THE ACQUISITION OF THE ANTAMINA CONTRACT
Enaex Peru achieved a significant milestone by securing the Antamina contract, a step of significant global importance. This achievement demonstrates the commitment and tireless efforts of our team, as well as the enduring trust placed in us by our clients and partners.
This contract not only symbolizes a milestone for Enaex Peru, but also signifies an opportunity to advance in our purpose of humanizing the mining industry. It also reflects the exceptional internal work of our collaborators in delivering outstanding solutions to new clients who trust in our service.
Onward for more success!
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: diana.cordova@enaex.com
EXECUTIVES TOUR HÉRY PLANT FACILITIES
As part of the “Stronger Bonds Tour”, Guillaume Chenegros, T&S Manager, and Eduardo Mejía, CFO Enaex Europe & Asia, visited the production facilities in the TCOC department of the Héry Plant. During their tour, both executives engaged with collaborators in the production workshops, strengthening the bonds between senior management and the operational team.
The executives expressed their gratitude to everyone who provided demonstrations, explanations, and shared their daily commitment. These interactions not only bolster the bonds between leaders and collaborators, but also reflect a mutual dedication to continue working together for the success and excellence of all the company’s operations.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Nadine.SZCZEPOCKI@daveybickfordenaex.com
ENAEX BRASIL HIRES FIRST SERVICE SUPERVISOR AND BOOSTS WOMAN IN MINING PROGRAM
We are pleased to announce the hiring of Enaex Brasil’s first female Operations Supervisor: Cecília Mariana Fortes Balbys de Arruda. This achievement is a significant milestone and reflects our commitment to promoting gender equality and diversity in the workplace.
We believe that gender diversity brings important benefits, such as promoting different perspectives and creating a more inclusive and innovative environment. Therefore, since 2022 we have been signatories to the Woman in Mining Program, a global movement to expand and strengthen women’s participation in the mining sector.
Among several initiatives, we have a Young Apprentice Program aimed at girls, we work on the development of suppliers led by women, and we support social projects that value female empowerment. Women’s hiring goals are also one of our company’s main objectives, with an internal committee that specifically addresses diversity.
We welcome Cecília and wish her success in her new role. With her arrival and so many new female collaborators, Enaex will continue to strengthen the mining industry and inspire other women to pursue their professional dreams.
Women in Mining. Together, on the path to equity.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: elisa.paula@enaex.com
ENAEX AFRICA FOCUSES ON WELLNESS
Our Wellness Day event that was held across several Enaex Africa locations at the end of last year was a great success. The day highlighted one of our core values, Our Priority: Life. The purpose of the day was to highlight our safety, health and environment (SHE) culture through the theme Zero Harm.
Several different services were on offer on the day at five locations across South Africa. These included:
- • Health risk assessments including voluntary HIV screening and counselling, body mass index, glucose, cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure screening.
- • Dietary advice with a dietician.
- • Meeting an ICAS counsellor and financial advisor. ICAs is the Enaex Africa health and wellness partner.
- • Eye testing.
John Schultze, COO and SHEQ Director said the day was important to highlight operational safety and individual health. “These two areas have different components, but they go together. You cannot separate one from the other.”
The free sessions are a way for senior management to check the broader “health” of the company in a practical and meaningful way. It is important that all employees have the tools and resources to stay fit and healthy.
“The day was a way for us to show employees that we care for them and also highlight broader aspects of our focus on other stakeholders such as our customers and the communities in which we operate,” says Phumzile Buthelezi, People and Sustainability Director of Enaex Africa.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: pamela.buckle@enaex.co.za
EL PEÑON PLANT GETS DOWN TO WORK
Underground Mining Management has officially started operations at El Peñon mine, located 160 km southeast of Antofagasta. Since 1999, the underground mine has maintained consistent gold and silver production.
Through the agreement between Enaex and the mining company, an extensive array of services is provided, including the supply of cutting-edge explosives and specialized technical counsel to enhance blasting processes. This partnership is expected to yield significant synergies, consequently improving operational efficiency and safety in mineral extraction.
This strategic alliance marks a noteworthy milestone, not only due to its implementation within 20 days, but also for the expansion and consolidation of Enaex within the mining market, positioning the company as a major supplier for underground mining in Chile.
Heartfelt congratulations to all the departments involved in making this achievement possible, including, among others, the Selection, Capacity, Operations, Remunerations, and People HRPBs departments.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: javier.alcaino@enaex.com
DIGITIZATION PROGRESS AT CONSTANCIA MINING UNIT
At the Constancia Mining Unit, the year 2024 has started with complete transition to digital reporting, an important achievement for early conciliation, timely decision-making, and storage of information in the cloud.
The Mixer Truck operators at Constancia have demonstrated a high sense of responsibility and professionalism using the O-Pitblast. Their diligent efforts have significantly contributed to the implementation of the Enaex Bright System, a platform designed to integrate data from various sources related to the drilling and blasting processes, as well as signals, driving conditions, operational parameters, incorporation of cameras, and status of the mixer trucks.
As a result, the Constancia Mining Unit becomes the second operational site of Enaex Peru to achieve 100% digitalization of blasting processes.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Luismiguel.huaroc@enaex.com
CEZARINA INDUSTRIAL PLANT BECOMES A REFERENCE IN THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRONIC DETONATORS IN LATIN AMERICA
Enaex Brasil has produced the first DaveyTronic electronic detonators from its Cezarina Industrial Plant, located in Goiás. This milestone represents a significant advance in the Brazilian explosives industry, demonstrating the company’s capacity and expertise in providing innovative solutions for the mining, aggregates and civil construction sectors.
Electronic detonators are essential devices for blastings that require a high degree of precision and safety. The main benefit of national production of this line of products is ensuring the ability to serve the market over a medium and long term horizon.
The planning and implementation of the Enaex Brasil electronics plant in Cezarina was carried out in close partnership with Enaex France, responsible for the development of the DaveyTronic electronic initiation systems used globally.
With the successful completion of this stage, the Cezarina Industrial Plant consolidates itself as a reference in the manufacture of electronic detonators in Latin America. Achieving this feat is a source of pride for the company and an incentive to continue investing in research, development and innovation, contributing to the growth of the industry and also our business.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: alan.moises@enaex.com
YEAR-END CLOSURE RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING
The awardees of Enaex Africa’s Recognition Program for 2023 were recently announced at a year-end ceremony. This reflects the importance of the recognition app as a tool to build a culture at Enaex that fosters inclusion and values excellence.
The recognition app is an excellent way to promote corporate values and encourage healthy work environments. The recognition process is monitored monthly by Enaex Africa’s Executive Committee to assess employee engagement around our business values.
In 2023, the following were recognized:
• TOP RECOGNISED EMPLOYEE: Madeleine Vermeulen
• TOP RECOGNISER: Fabián Jadue
• OUR OBSESSION: Excellence- Madeleine Vermeulen & Karabo Tema
• OUR VOCATION: Customers- Pamela Buckle
• OUR STRENGTH: Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Megan Miller-Shaw & Cyril Young
• OUR PRIORITY: Life- Nondumiso Radebe
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: pamela.buckle@enaex.co.za
LONG-SERVICE RECOGNITION
Last December, 30 collaborators were honored with awards for their extended dedication to our company. The ceremony was graced by senior management, department heads, the mayor of Héry, and a journalist from the local press, L’Yonne Républicaine. Congratulations to all the recipients.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Nadine.SZCZEPOCKI@daveybickfordenaex.com
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