en.Wedoany.com Reported - The European Union and its member states will participate in the 2026 Exponor Mining and Energy Fair as a unified exhibition area, marking the first time the EU has taken part in this event as a whole. Unlike previous editions where countries exhibited independently, the EU has decided to establish a joint pavilion this time, aiming to reflect a spirit of cooperation and a shared vision for the challenges and opportunities in the industry.
Claudia Gintersdorfer, EU Ambassador to Chile, stated that participating in Exponor 2026 is not only a showcase but also a platform to demonstrate the EU's value in key areas such as technology, innovation, environmental sustainability, R&D, and human capital development. The EU pavilion will reflect the diversity and strength of the European ecosystem in Chile, consolidating long-term cooperation with the Chilean mining industry based on high standards, responsibility, and a forward-looking vision.
Germany's Ambassador to Chile, Susanne Fries-Gaier, noted that Germany has participated in Exponor for over a decade and will have an EU joint booth for the first time in 2026. German companies will showcase solutions for the future of mining, including technologies to reduce energy and water consumption, automation and process management solutions, as well as intelligent systems based on sensors and digitalization.
Andrea Moreno, Exponor Fair Manager, said that the EU's first-time gathering of member states to participate enhances the fair's value proposition, opening new opportunities for cooperation, innovation, and development for the mining industry in Chile and the region.
Sweden will participate in Exponor 2026 for the first time, joining forces with EU countries in a joint exhibition. Sofia Karlberg, Sweden's diplomatic representative in Chile, mentioned that Swedish companies currently account for about two-thirds of the global underground mining market, reflecting the strength of its innovative cooperation model. Sweden has become a strategic partner in driving mining toward greater sustainability, responsibility, and innovation, and will showcase solutions in autonomous and electric machinery, artificial intelligence, digitalization, and mining safety at the fair.
The EU pavilion is located in the Cobre Hall, bringing together exhibitors from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Spain, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Sweden. Companies from these countries will promote their innovations, showcase technological solutions for the industry, and create opportunities for knowledge exchange and business connections.
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