en.Wedoany.com Reported - Minera San Gerónimo is advancing its mine consolidation strategy in Chile's Coquimbo Region, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and plan for medium- to long-term growth.
With 40 years of experience in the Coquimbo Region, the company plans to integrate multiple medium-sized deposits for joint operations, generating operational synergies and economies of scale, while strengthening interaction with the surrounding communities. This strategy is based on the recognition that medium-scale mining is emerging as a viable production alternative to address challenges faced by large deposits, such as declining ore grades, increasing mining depths, and extended development cycles.
In 2025, Minera San Gerónimo completed the acquisition of three new assets and mining projects within its existing operational areas, particularly in the Marquesa and Arqueros zones. This move increased the company's mining area by 40%, consolidating its position within a promising "geological block." Under the leadership of General Manager Patricio Rendic Munizaga, the company seeks to establish a mining model that capitalizes on production opportunities and optimizes multi-asset joint operations.
The company's medium- to long-term goal is to double its current operational capacity, which stands at approximately 20,000 tons of copper equivalent. To achieve this, CMSG is promoting a comprehensive business vision based on the use of clean energy, generating a positive impact on surrounding communities, and consolidating a diverse, safe, and high-employment team. This initiative aims to strengthen copper production from medium-scale mining, which is seen as a key link in driving the industrial chain, local employment, and regional development in mining areas.
San Gerónimo's growth currently relies on a diversified portfolio managed through two divisions. The Talcuna division focuses on producing copper concentrates with gold and silver by-products, targeting the Asian market, while also producing iron pre-concentrates. The Lambert division operates a plant that processes oxide ore from small-scale artisanal producers, aiming to produce high-value-added products such as copper sulfate for animal nutrition and fungicides.
The Lambert division is a key component of the company's business model, as it can integrate products from small-scale artisanal producers and transform them into higher-value-added products. According to information provided by the company, this division currently contributes 20% of Minera San Gerónimo's total revenue. This model strengthens the link between medium-scale and small-scale mining, which is significant for the regional economy and mining diversification in the Coquimbo Region.
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