Editorial
NEWS
ENAEX AUSTRALIA STOOD OUT AT THE UNDERGROUND OPERATORS CONFERENCE 2025
With a focus on the latest advancements and challenges in underground mining, the Underground Operators Conference 2025 was held in Australia. Enaex Australia participated in the event from April 7 to 9, strengthening its presence at one of the region’s most significant mining industry gatherings.
During the conference, Enaex had its own booth and sponsored one of the event’s main sessions, which focused on the use of technology in underground mining. This session brought together experts from companies such as BHP, Hatch, and Epiroc, creating a space of high technical and strategic value.
A standout moment of the event was the exhibition of the Charmec Revo, a next-generation underground charging system currently being tested in collaboration with Normet. This “pick and deliver” solution is designed to enhance operator safety and maximize productivity. It will be tested for the first time outside of Finland, under real mining operation conditions with Enaex in Australia.
Charmec Revo represents a concrete step in Enaex’s purpose of humanizing mining: keeping people away from high-risk areas and promoting safer, more efficient, and more sustainable operations.
If you want to know more about this news, contact: Matias.Vargas@enaex.com.au
ENAEX PERU SUCCESSFULLY COMMISSIONS ELECTROLYZER AT CACHIMAYO PLANT
Enaex Peru announced the successful commissioning of a new electrolyzer at its plant located in Cachimayo, marking a significant step in its decarbonization process. This new equipment will sustain the production of green hydrogen used in Prillex Zero, a carbon-neutral ammonium nitrate.
The project was completed incident-free and was the result of over three years of collaborative work between the local Cachimayo team, the Supply teams in Peru and Chile, and the Projects team from the Vice Presidency of Innovation & Marketing. The process included everything from mapping efficient technologies to adapting implementation to the plant’s specific conditions.
A key aspect of the project involved working closely with an Asian supplier, overcoming cultural, scheduling, and work methodology challenges.
Enaex Peru extends its gratitude to everyone involved, emphasizing that safety, operational excellence, and sustainability can move forward hand in hand.
If you want to know more about this news, contact: eduardo.mondragon@enaex.com
RÍO LOA PLANT LAUNCHES THE “LEADERS IN ACTION” PROGRAM
In April, the “Leaders in Action” program was launched, a new initiative driven by the Training department in collaboration with the People area, Río Loa Management, and Organizational Development. The project aims to strengthen communication and leadership skills for the Supervisory Role at the Río Loa Plant by providing practical tools to effectively manage complex situations in their daily work.
The launch featured the first workshop, titled “Feedback,” delivered by Patricia Valenzuela, CRHO of Enaex. During the session, participants actively engaged in role-playing activities, facing various scenarios designed to reinforce their leadership abilities.
“Leaders in Action” will continue throughout the year and include a series of workshops focused on practical exercises, role-playing, and teamwork. Upcoming topics include accountability, difficult conversations, effective presentations, among others.
Thank you to all participants for your commitment!
If you want to know more about this news, contact: andres.uzcategui@enaex.com
ENAEX AFRICA EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE ACROSS THE CONTINENT
Enaex Africa announced its entry into the Zambian Copperbelt, a key step in its growth strategy across the continent. This expansion strengthens its presence in one of the most important markets for copper production, alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Enaex has begun offering high-level technical services and specialized support to improve customer service in the region. Additionally, it is evaluating the implementation of teleoperated solutions adapted to the African market. It also incorporated a 28-ton Mobile Mixing Unit (MMU), which enhances blasting efficiency by reducing costs and emissions.
With a focus on sustainability, Enaex has integrated green energy solutions to reduce water consumption at its plants. Furthermore, it secured a 30% partnership with Kale Earth to support local development. Enaex also promoted the training of female engineers and consolidated key alliances such as with Crestwave in Lusaka. Soon, it will conduct tests at the Sentinel, Kansanshi, and Lumwana copper mines for blasts exceeding 500 tons.
The expansion into Zambia is part of Enaex Africa’s Strategic Growth Plan, which aims to transform mining on the continent through safer, more innovative, and sustainable solutions.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: pamela.buckle@enaex.co.za
SOLIDARITY DAY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE RENOUER ASSOCIATION
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (RSE, Acronym in Spanish) program, Davey Bickford Enaex organized a solidarity day in collaboration with the RENOUER association.
This outdoor initiative involved volunteers participating in various tasks within an organic vegetable garden. The activity aimed to support the work of RENOUER, an organization specialized in the labor and professional reintegration of adults facing complex social situations.
Thanks to the commitment of the participants, it was possible to donate a check for a total of 2,385 euros to RENOUER, as part of the RES program for 2024.
Davey Bickford Enaex thanks everyone who took part in this valuable experience, highlighting the spirit of collaboration and solidarity demonstrated throughout the day.
If you want to know more about this news, contact: nadine.szczepocki@enaex.eu
ENAEX BRASIL RECEIVED TWO EXCELLENCE AWARDS IN SAFETY
Enaex Brasil was honored with prestigious safety awards from two major clients: Anglo American and Mosaic. The awards recognize Enaex’s strong safety culture and operational excellence within its Service Units.
Anglo American celebrated a significant milestone with Enaex Brazil: 10 years without lost-time accidents since the start of their joint operation. Aurelio Garcia, Executive Manager at Anglo American, stated, “Throughout this journey, Enaex has demonstrated that it is possible to combine productivity and innovation with responsibility for the safety of people and the work environment.”
Meanwhile, Mosaic also acknowledged Enaex Brasil’s exemplary performance, highlighting compliance with the highest safety and quality standards demanded by the client. “Enaex Brazil was the only company to maintain this level of excellence continuously since the start of the contract with Mosaic in 2018,” emphasized Hilton Caldas, Operations Supervisor at US MSC Tapira.
These achievements reaffirm Enaex Brasil and its Service Units’ commitment to maintaining the highest safety and excellence standards. Congratulations to all the teams involved in these important recognitions!
If you want to know more about this news, contact: diogo.barros@enaex.com y alexsandro.falcao@enaex.com
ENAEX ACHIEVED HISTORIC MILESTONES AT QUELLAVECO AND ANTAMINA WITH DAVEYTRONIC® TECHNOLOGY
April 2025 marked a key month for Enaex Peru with two unprecedented operational milestones. On April 17, at the Quellaveco Mining Unit, the Enaex team carried out the largest mass blast ever conducted in the country, using 2,685 DaveyTronic® electronic detonators across three different projects, all in a single day. A standout record within this achievement was an individual blast using 2,058 detonators, completed without incidents or delays.
Five days earlier, on April 12, another notable operation took place at the Antamina Mining Unit, where 1,590 DaveyTronic® M85 detonators were used in a controlled blast, also completed without incidents or delays.
Both accomplishments reflect Enaex’s commitment to safety, technical excellence, and innovation. Enaex especially recognizes the work of its teams, whose coordination, planning, and professionalism were key to these milestones that consolidate its leadership in rock fragmentation.
If you want to know more about this news, contact: arlim.paz@enaex.com
ENAEX ARGENTINA RECEIVED VISITS FROM JUAN ANDRÉS ERRÁZURIZ AND MIGUEL ÁNGEL PEÑA
During April, Enaex Argentina welcomed Juan Andrés Errázuriz, CEO of Enaex, and Miguel Ángel Peña, Vice President of Growth Markets and New Business.
The visit took place in the province of San Juan, where they toured both the offices in the capital city and the Campanario Plant, located in the town of Iglesia. During their stay, they visited the production facilities, powder magazines, the quality laboratory, and administrative areas.
Both executives stood out for their excellent communication with employees, as well as for their valuable contributions regarding management and operational techniques, which were highly beneficial for the local team’s performance.
Additionally, they participated in meetings with local authorities and mining sector executives, events that had a significant impact and are of great importance for business development in the country.
If you want to know more about this news, contact: juanpablo.rizzo@enaex.com
ENAEX DEEPENED THE USE OF HEAVY ANFO WITH TECHNICAL TALK ON BLASTING
With the aim of strengthening the technical training of its employees and promoting safer and more sustainable mining, Enaex held the technical talk “The Chemistry Behind Blasting” in April at its corporate building. The event brought together workers from various areas to deepen their understanding of processes related to the use of heavy ANFO in blasting operations.
The presentation was led by María Virginia Ramírez, Explosive Specialist Manager, who detailed the physicochemical and operational aspects of heavy ANFO, a key mixture used in large-scale blasting. During her talk, she highlighted the main technical challenges in its formulation and application, emphasizing the variables that influence its energetic performance and safety conditions.
The activity was valued as a strategic opportunity to strengthen applied knowledge about controlled blasting and to consolidate a technical culture focused on continuous improvement within mining operations.
If you want to know more about this news, contact: andres.lara@enaex.com
ENAEX AFRICA STRENGTHENED ITS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT ON EARTH DAY
On Earth Day, Enaex Africa highlighted its sustainability progress, integrating innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility as core pillars of its operations.
At its Secunda plant, the company implemented a reverse osmosis system that purifies and reuses water in its processes, reducing dependence on new water sources and contributing to water security for nearby communities. Additionally, Enaex introduced its new 28-ton Mobile Manufacturing Unit, which reduces the number of trips required to deliver products, thereby lowering fuel usage and carbon emissions.
In terms of waste management, Enaex adopted a circular economy approach through recycling stations and material reuse, aiming to reduce landfill waste and extend the life cycle of resources.
With these initiatives, Enaex Africa reaffirmed its commitment to a more sustainable future, using innovation as a tool to protect the planet.
If you want to know more about this news, contact: pamela.buckle@enaex.co.za
SUCCESSFUL BLOOD DONATION DRIVE AT DAVEY BICKFORD ENAEX
As part of its social responsibility initiatives, Davey Bickford Enaex organized a blood donation drive in collaboration with the French Blood Establishment (EFS).
Thanks to the commitment of the volunteers, the collection was a true success: 31 donations were made, and 4 new donors joined, thus strengthening a valuable chain of solidarity.
EFS thanked all the participants who responded to the call, reminding everyone that just one hour can save up to three lives.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: nadine.szczepocki@enaex.eu
ENAEX CORE: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE DRIVES SAFETY AND TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS IN BRAZIL
The Enaex Brasil Center of Excellence, dedicated to training and expanding the offering of technical solutions in the country, recently promoted the Safety and Explosives Handling Course, aimed at public institutions responsible for explosives traceability and emergency response.
The course, delivered by the EMTS and Compliance teams, was an important initiative to strengthen institutional relationships with regulatory and safety agencies. Additionally, it directly contributed to the continuous improvement of operational practices, reinforcing Enaex Brasil’s commitment to safety, technical excellence, and regulatory compliance.
By positioning Enaex Core as a strategic center of knowledge and training, Enaex Brasil further consolidates its role as a benchmark in the sector, generating value for the business through innovative and sustainable solutions fully aligned with Enaex’s values and its purpose of humanizing mining.
If you want to know more about this news, contact: renan.anjos@enaex.com
ENAEX CONSOLIDATED ITS LEADERSHIP IN UNDERGROUND MINING WITH NEW OPERATION IN ARGENTINA
Enaex was awarded a new long-term contract in Argentina, marking an important milestone in its consolidation within the underground mining market. The operation will take place at Minera Santa Cruz (MSC), a company founded in 2001 as a result of a strategic alliance between the British company Hochschild and the Canadian company McEwen Mining, with the goal of exploring and developing the San José Mine.
Located in the province of Santa Cruz, the San José Mine is situated in a prominent mining area that shares a plateau with the Cerro Moro and Cerro Negro projects. This mine is dedicated to the extraction of gold and silver.
The contract awarded to Enaex has an initial duration of three years, with the possibility of extension for two additional years, and involves the provision of comprehensive blasting services using Mechanized Pumpable Matrix Operation, in line with the company’s commitment to humanizing mining.
This award positions Enaex Argentina as the absolute leader in the underground mining market, reinforcing its commitment to safety and value creation through its specialized services provided by the EMTS team.
If you want to know more about this news, contact: juanpablo.rizzo@enaex.com
