en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC) of the University of Chile will present a series of technological solutions developed by the center at Exponor 2026, a major mining and energy exhibition in Latin America. Dr. Humberto Estay, Director of the center, will deliver a keynote speech titled "Mining Innovation and Development for the Future" on June 11 at 15:00 in Hall 7 of the Molybdenum Pavilion.
This participation will highlight AMTC's impact on Chile's mining ecosystem, showcasing its six strategic research directions and a range of technologies with potential for industrial transfer. The center's research focuses on sustainable mining, automation, water management, metallurgical processes, and energy transition—areas that represent core challenges for the global mining industry in responsibly producing critical minerals.
Key technologies to be unveiled at Exponor 2026 include: LiSa (a process for recovering high-quality water from lithium brines), SolArsenic (sustainable removal of arsenic from water), Autonomous Rock Breaker (a solution aimed at improving operational safety and productivity), and Seismic Tomography (3D underground mapping using seismic waves). These achievements reflect the center's work in mineral deposit exploration, mining design, automation, tailings management, and waste valorization.
Dr. Estay stated that the mining industry is undergoing a historic transformation, with critical minerals being essential for the global energy transition. However, producing them sustainably requires new technologies, greater innovation, and close collaboration between the scientific community and industry. Through Exponor, AMTC aims to demonstrate Chile's capabilities in science, technology, and talent, positioning the country not only as an exporter of minerals but also as an international benchmark in mining knowledge and innovation.
Through collaborations with various companies, public institutions, and research centers, AMTC is committed to accelerating the integration of technological innovation into the mining industry in Chile and globally. Its participation in Exponor 2026 is seen as a significant opportunity to demonstrate how domestic research outcomes can help address global challenges in critical mineral production, enhancing the competitiveness, sustainability, and technological leadership of the mining sector.
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