en.Wedoany.com Reported - Within the framework of the Exponor 2026 exhibition, ABB Chile has proposed automation, electrification, and digitalization solutions to support the transformation of the mining and high-complexity industries, driving them toward safer, more efficient, interconnected, and sustainable development. Jorge Abraham, Manager of the Industrial Processes Division at ABB Chile, stated in an interview with Reporte Minero that one of the main challenges currently facing the mining industry is achieving emission reductions, with electrification playing a central role.
Jorge Abraham emphasized the significant value of holding exhibitions in core mining regions such as Antofagasta, allowing companies to get closer to customers, suppliers, and institutions within the mining ecosystem. He pointed out that adopting efficient equipment, high-efficiency motors, and modern electrical systems can reduce energy consumption without compromising plant performance. Additionally, remote operations help lower carbon emissions from personnel commuting to mining sites. According to him, many plants are now operated remotely from Santiago, thereby avoiding emissions from air transport and related accommodation.
In the field of automation, ABB believes its development is no longer limited to plant control levels but is integrated with software, digitalization, and data analysis to support faster and more precise operational decisions. By accessing digital information from plants, mining operations can improve equipment availability and process reliability. However, Jorge Abraham clearly noted that not all generated data holds equal value; analyzing, cleaning, and prioritizing information is key to transforming vast amounts of data into effective decisions.
Jorge Abraham mentioned that ABB continuously maintains contact with customers to identify operational pain points and improvement opportunities. There is a feedback loop between equipment manufacturers and operators, particularly in areas such as maintainability, safety, and operational continuity. He also highlighted the development of ABB University. This training center has been relocated to the ENEA district, near the airport, hotels, and logistics centers, and is characterized by using actual physical equipment from field operations for training, rather than being limited to theoretical demonstrations. This approach helps shorten startup times, reduce plant downtime, and strengthen the capabilities of operators and maintenance personnel.
Looking ahead to 2026, ABB predicts a dynamic scenario in the mining industry with the launch and completion of large-scale projects. Jorge Abraham believes that managing project concurrency will pose challenges, potentially creating bottlenecks in manufacturing, startup, and equipment availability. To address this, the company is preparing by increasing staffing levels and adapting production capacity to market demand. He also called on the younger generation to focus on fields related to automation, artificial intelligence, remote operations, and digital technologies, emphasizing the role of female talent and the company's trainee program.
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