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ENAEX CHILE ACHIEVES CARBON FOOTPRINT CERTIFICATION AFTER VERIFICATION!
Following a rigorous process, Enaex Chile has secured a certification letter for its carbon footprint across all scopes: 1, 2, and 3.
This certification, obtained in compliance with the ISO 14064-3 standard and through greenhouse gas inventory quantification evaluated according to GHG Protocol requirements, underscores our dedication to environmental sustainability. The assessed inventory amounts to a total of 1,038,469 tons of CO2 equivalent for the period spanning from 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2023, a value verified by SGS, an external consultant.
Measuring our carbon footprint provides comprehensive insights into the environmental impact of our operations. By verifying all three scopes, we gain a holistic view of both direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions associated with our company. This enables us to take accountability for our role in climate change.
Led by Valeria Valencia, Sustainability Analyst in the Environmental Department, and involving various company departments, this process marks a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Valeria.valencia@enaex.com
ENAEX AUSTRALIA SECURES NEW BUSINESS WITH JELLINBAH MINE
Enaex Australia has secured the contract for Jellinbah Mine which has seen our company create 38 new positions and generate numerous opportunities and promotions to the business.
On March 8, Enaex Australia successfully fired the first blast at Jellinbah. This achievement is a testament to the efforts of those involved in getting the first shot on the ground safely and without incident while operating under pressure and without a licenced compound in place, which meant the teams were required to use all product which arrived each day and not have any product stored overnight. A special mention to Brendan Muller, Paul Marwick, Michael O’Connor, Shannon Norton, Brian Carpenter and Jan Light for their hard work and professionalism with their involvement in this.
Massive thank you and congratulations to everyone involved for their incredible hard work and dedication with the mobilisation of this project over the past few months. Inductions were held the first week of April with sessions covering our Enaex expectations led by Lauren Bond, Carolina Villamil, Andrew Christian, Scott Perry and Bradley Jenkinson. Officially the contract commencement date was April 1.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Bradley.jenkinson@enaex.com.au
PRILLEX PLANT EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT DURING OVERHAUL
During the Overhaul-TAR 2024 period, spanning 38 days of maintenance at the Prillex America Plant, Enaex’s People and Sustainability Management implemented a series of strategic activities. These efforts aimed to boost morale and vitality among the team, recognizing the importance of maintaining a positive work environment in such demanding circumstances.
These actions not only prioritized the immediate well-being of employees but also aligned with Enaex’s broader mission of humanizing the mining industry. This involves making the industry more welcoming and sustainable for all stakeholders. Planned activities included events such as Barroslucazo, Ponle Pino (Give it all you’ve got), Energízate Dulcemente (Recharge with Sweetness), and Refrescando la Seguridad (Refreshing Safety Training).
These events provided food and beverages to replenish energy, as well as offering opportunities for reflection on occupational safety. Such initiatives underscore Enaex’s dedication to the welfare of its employees while demonstrating its commitment to the social development of the communities where it operates, reflecting the company’s concern for its surrounding environment.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Gerardo.carrizo@enaex.com
ENAEX AFRICA DONATES INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ramojapudi Elementary School recently celebrated the installation of interactive whiteboards, courtesy of a collaborative effort between Enaex Africa and Exxaro. This milestone marks a significant stride in the subsidiary’s mission to enhance education through technological advancement.
The impact of these interactive whiteboards has been profound, as noted by teachers at Ramojapudi Elementary School. Classes have become more dynamic, student engagement has surged, and learning experiences have been markedly enriched.
Seja Tepanyekga, Head of Sales at Enaex Africa, emphasized the company’s dedication to fostering meaningful change. “Enaex recognizes that innovation lies at the heart of effecting transformative progress. We are departing from traditional methods through this new technology, empowering the next generation of learners.”
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: pamela.buckle@enaex.co.za
ENAEX ARGENTINA RENEWS ISO CERTIFICATIONS FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Enaex Argentina is delighted to announce the re-certification of ISO 45001:2018, 9001:2015, and 14001:2015 standards for the second consecutive year. These certifications encompass all blasting services in mining and quarrying activities, bulk emulsion manufacturing at the Campanario Plant, and ANFO manufacturing at the Olavarría Plant.
This renewal underscores our commitment to subjecting our plants and services to stringent audits, ensuring compliance with safety regulations for our workforce, and maintaining the quality and environmental management of our systems. At Enaex, our priority is LIFE!
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: juanpablo.rizzo@enaex.com
MORE THAN 500 COLLABORATORS ATTEND SAFETY CONFERENCES
As LIFE remains our top priority, the Héry Plant hosted safety talks from March 4th to 6th for all employees of the production complex. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the French Association of Explosives, Pyrotechnics, and Fireworks Manufacturers (SFEPA, French acronym), aimed to elucidate the root causes of accidents in the pyrotechnics industry.
The conference examined various accident cases in France, highlighting instances where individuals deviated from established operating procedures. Experts shared strategies and methods for accident prevention and hazard detection, emphasizing the critical importance of adhering strictly to safety protocols. A total of 518 employees attended over the three days.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Nadine.SZCZEPOCKI@daveybickfordenaex.com
ENAEX BRAZIL TAKES ANOTHER STEP TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION
Enaex Brasil’s Strategic Planning 2027 establishes as fundamental pillars growth, efficiency, adding value to customers and the promotion of good practices related to people management and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). One of the objectives is to begin implementing measures aimed at decarbonization, aiming to reduce the use of fossil fuels in part of our fleet and the adoption of photovoltaic systems for distributed generation of renewable energy.
In this sense, one of the most recent initiatives adopted by Enaex Brasil was the introduction of an electric truck at the Quatro Barras Site. This vehicle is used to collect waste from industrial, service and administrative areas. Every month, approximately 100 tons of waste are collected and sent to a sorting center for subsequent disposal. Replacing the previous combustion engine-powered truck to the new electric truck will result in a significant reduction in fossil fuel consumption, avoiding the use of 6,600 liters of diesel oil and the emission of approximately 15.7 tons of CO2 per year.
In addition to the adoption of the electric truck, Enaex also installed an electric station, thus strengthening its infrastructure for electric vehicles.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: omar.kaiel@enaex.com (Environment) and denilson.pontes@enaex.com (Fleet management)
ONBOARDING PROCESS INITIATED IN ANTAMINA
Enaex Peru has launched a comprehensive onboarding program, featuring a 100% face-to-face corporate induction, reaffirming our commitment to service at the Antamina mine, one of the world’s top 10 mines in terms of production capacity. The two-day event saw the participation of Miguel Angel Peña, Vice President of Growing Markets & New Businesses, alongside other prominent staff members.
The objective is to facilitate the integration of new team members into our organizational culture, providing them with essential information about the company and its regulations. Various company departments, including People & Sustainability, HSEC, Production, Operations, and General Management, presented the characteristics and challenges of each department.
Furthermore, participants received a welcome kit as a gesture of welcome to the company’s newest members.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Ximena.larco@enaex.com
ENAEX AUSTRALIA MARKS MILESTONE IN INNOVATION JOURNEY
In a significant stride forward for innovation, Enaex Australia has reached a crucial milestone. From February 5 to 8, at the Bulga Downs firing range in Western Australia, the EIS & Innovation team in collaboration with EMTS, conducted field validation testing on the groundbreaking DT5 system. This testing phase precedes the planned implementation of the system at RTIO in the upcoming months.
The primary objective of this testing was to validate the functionalities essential to meet the customers’ needs and to subject the new system to real-world environmental conditions. Such testing is paramount in ensuring that the system performs optimally in diverse scenarios. Naturally, this process involved a significant learning curve and provided invaluable feedback to the development team in France. This feedback loop is crucial in ensuring that the system’s performance aligns seamlessly with customer expectations.
At the culmination of these rigorous test procedures, the team achieved a remarkable feat: the successful firing of 800 Daveytronic 5G detonators with the brand-new Daveytronic 5G control equipment. This achievement not only demonstrates the capabilities of the DT5 system but also marks the first live DT5G firing globally. It is a testament to the concerted efforts of both the French development teams and our local teams in Australia.
As Enaex Australia celebrate this important first step, preparations are already underway for the first trials at RTIO, with the inaugural trial blast scheduled imminently. We congratulate the EIS and EMTS teams for their exceptional dedication and hard work in reaching this significant milestone.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Steven.Combrinck@enaex.com.au
SANTIAGO OFFICE LAUNCHES ANNUAL DUAL PROGRAM 2024!
On April 3rd, the Enaex Dual Program for 2024 began with a welcome breakfast for students at the Santiago headquarters, in collaboration with Technical Vocational School Abdón Cifuentes. Students, teachers, directors, managers, and company mentors celebrated the commencement of this year’s program.
With over 20 years of implementation, this program stands as one of the longest-running initiatives in Chile, focused on nurturing young talent from various Technical Vocational schools across the country. Moreover, this year witnessed an increase in the number of participants, with 8 young individuals joining the program.
Patricia Valenzuela, Vice President of People and Sustainability, emphasized the program’s significance to the company’s identity, stating, “We are delighted to host the program once again, bringing together school teams, our senior employees, and teacher mentors to meet the 8 students participating this year. We aspire to further strengthen and improve it in the future.”
This initiative was led by the Sustainability department, under the directions of Andrés Uzcátegui and Maria Fernanda Muzzio, Analysts in the Community Relations department.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: mariafernanda.muzzio@enaex.com
ENAEX AFRICA ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
On February 16, 2024, Enaex Africa partnered with Stellenbosch University (SUN) to accelerate AI and robotics in Africa’s mining sector while fostering local skills development.
AI and robotics solutions for underground mining will decrease human involvement, create jobs, prioritize safety and sustainability and enhance operational efficiency.
Enaex Africa’s CEO Francisco Baudrand explained, “this partnership is a pivotal step towards developing local skills and bringing new technology into the African mining industry. We’re using autonomous processes and AI to transform safety, efficiency, and sustainability, empowering our workforce and maximizing energy savings for great impact.”
This partnership represents a significant advance in mining, blending industry expertise and academic knowledge for safer, more efficient practices.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: pamela.buckle@enaex.co.za
HÉRY PLANT TO UNDERGO FACILITY RENOVATION
In an effort to enhance employee well-being, Davey Bickford Enaex’s Héry Plant will commence renovations on common areas such as the break room, locker rooms, and restroom facilities in June 2024.
These improvements are anticipated to not only create a more comfortable and secure environment for staff but also underscore the commitment to employee welfare and satisfaction.
Completion of the renovations is slated for the end of the third quarter of 2024.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Nadine.SZCZEPOCKI@daveybickfordenaex.com
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