en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Exponor 2026 trade fair concluded on Thursday afternoon, with the closing session announcing the main outcomes of this edition and revealing that Switzerland will serve as the honorary guest country for Exponor 2028.
Marko Razmilic, President of the Antofagasta Industrial Association (AIA), thanked Canada for its contributions as this edition's guest country and announced that Switzerland will be the honorary guest country for the next international exhibition.
Charlotte Bleisch, Swiss Ambassador to Chile, stated that being the next guest country is an honor, noting that Swiss companies are widely distributed across the mining value chain and possess diverse capabilities in clean technology, highlighting the significance of Switzerland's participation in Exponor. The diplomat mentioned that Chile is making large-scale investments in clean technology-related fields and has become a model for green mining. She emphasized that Swiss knowledge contributes to the sustainable development of the mining industry, an opportunity that will deepen cooperation between the two countries.
Marko Razmilic indicated that Exponor 2026 exceeded expectations, being the largest edition in history with over 60,000 visitors and 1,380 participating companies. Julio Cerna, First Vice President of the AIA Board of Directors, confirmed that Exponor 2026 has become the largest mining and energy event this year, emphasizing the significance of the attendance of President José Antonio Kast and his six ministers. He praised the event for bringing together government, academia, and the business sector to address challenges in the mining industry and trends such as electrification. This edition recorded 552 international companies, is expected to generate approximately $1.2 billion in business opportunities, and held over 3,400 face-to-face meetings across various business negotiations. Cerna stated that they are proud to have completed the most successful edition in Exponor's history.
Andrea Moreno, Exponor Manager, added remarks, mentioning the strong interest from companies in participating in the 2026 edition and highlighting the increase in the number of participating companies and exhibition space. Fernando Cortez, AIA General Manager, discussed the participation of President Kast and his ministers in Exponor 2026, which he believes sends an important signal for investment and growth, reaffirming the exhibition's contribution to Chile's development.
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