en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Chilean Mining Technology Supplier Association Minnovex has completed the renewal of its Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term, aiming to promote applied innovation, industry collaboration, and technological development to serve Chile's mining sector. The election took place during the annual general meeting, with representatives from startups, engineering firms, technology companies, and academia joining the new board.

The association noted that the new board reflects the diversity of the mining innovation ecosystem and aims to strengthen collaboration among all parties. The work focus remains on promoting applied technology solutions for productivity, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

Minnovex General Manager Alejandra Molina praised the process and emphasized the increasingly important role of technology suppliers. She said: "This new board brings together different perspectives from the mining innovation ecosystem, which will allow us to continue moving forward and contribute to finding solutions to the challenges facing our industry." She added: "Mining faces growing demands in productivity, sustainability, and innovation, and the role of technology suppliers is becoming increasingly strategic."

Outgoing President María Luisa Lozano summarized the achievements of 2024-2026, including the creation of the Mining Applied Innovation Award, as well as agreements reached with Enami and Codelco respectively, to facilitate technology validation and connections between suppliers and mining companies. She stated: "We have seen more startups and technology-based companies joining the association, which reflects the evolution of the ecosystem and its growing dynamism."

The new board will meet soon to determine internal positions, including the presidency. This board renewal comes at a time when Chilean mining is accelerating the adoption of automation, artificial intelligence, energy efficiency, and sustainability-related technologies.

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