en.Wedoany.com Reported - On April 16, 2026, the Acting Director of Chile's National Geology and Mining Service (Sernageomin), Mauricio Lorca, along with the Director of Institutional Relations and Coordination, Sergio Villegas, held a working meeting with the Diplomatic Counselor and Head of the Energy and Mining Sector of the Brazilian Embassy in Chile, Comarcy Nunes Filho, to promote technical cooperation in the mining sector between the two countries. Chile's Sernageomin and Brazil's National Mining Agency (ANM) plan to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to exchange information on the operationality, stability, and safety standards of mining regulatory systems, and to analyze standards development processes and field supervision mechanisms. Chile's technical mining model is expected to serve as a reference for the regulatory upgrade of Brazil's ANM. Both parties have scheduled a detailed working meeting for the second week of May, where the professional team from Sernageomin will present specific requirements, laying the technical groundwork for a future cooperation agreement.
On the same day, the Chilean Academy of Mining and Energy (AMECH), initiated by the Chilean Mining Foundation, was officially inaugurated. The Acting Director of the National Energy Regulatory Agency, Mauricio Lorca, and the Deputy Minister of Energy, Hugo Briones, jointly attended the ceremony and provided institutional support. The academy aims to address the talent training gap in Chile's mining and energy sectors, focusing on integrating technical knowledge with practical experience to help professionals tackle industry challenges in innovation and sustainable development. Lorca stated, "The establishment of this academy is a significant step towards the future. As a technical institution, we prioritize support for spaces that promote technical excellence; a highly skilled team not only optimizes operations but also serves as the cornerstone for safer and more sustainable activities, meeting the world-class standards that Chile currently demands."
Iván Arriagada, CEO of Antofagasta plc and a speaker at the 2026 World Mining Congress, noted that the current scale of industry investment in exploration is insufficient to unlock the region's full potential. According to data he cited, the global mineral exploration budget for 2025 reached $12 trillion, with Latin America's exploration spending accounting for approximately 25% of the global total, distributed across other regions. He further emphasized to the Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers (IIMP): "This region holds enormous potential for certain minerals within the continent's geology, especially copper and precious metals. Promoting exploration is crucial to meeting the growing demand for critical minerals." The 2026 World Mining Congress will be held in Lima, Peru, from June 24 to 26. Arriagada, who also serves as the Chair of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), has confirmed his attendance to deliver a keynote speech.
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