Nathalie Jamett Publishes Scientific Paper on the Design and Management of Lithium Battery Supply Chains
The SMI Chile researcher is part of a team of seven academics from different universities who have published a study on the challenges facing the supply chain of this strategic mineral for the global energy transition in the journal Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy.
SMI Chile Participates in Australian Embassy’s Scientific Programme at Exponor 2026
As The University of Queensland’s representative in Chile, our Centre played an active role in the scientific and academic activities organised by the Australian Embassy in Chile and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) as part of Exponor 2026. The initiative aimed to further strengthen research and development links between Australia and Chile.
SMI Chile and Teck Celebrate the Completion of Women’s Leadership Programme
A group of women from the coastal communities of Chanavayita, Cáñamo and Caramucho in the Province of Iquique received certificates recognising their outstanding participation in a personal development programme.
SMI Chile Team Takes Centre Stage at Planning for Closure 2026
Through the presentation of research studies and participation as keynote speakers at the opening ceremony, SMI Chile played a prominent role in this latest edition of the region’s leading international mine closure conference.
SMI Chile kicks off Planning for Closure with technical course
With strong attendance, a multidisciplinary team from SMI Chile launched its participation in the leading mine closure conference by presenting an approach that calls for rethinking mine closure as a long-term territorial governance challenge.
Media highlight Mary Valdés appointment
El Mercurio de Antofagasta and several specialised mining industry publications have highlighted the appointment of Chilean academic and executive Mary Valdés to lead SMI Chile.
SMI Chile appoints Mary Valdés as Executive Director
The Sustainable Minerals Institute Chile (SMI Chile) has appointed Chilean executive and academic Mary Valdés as its new Executive Director.
Comprehensive Evaluation Model for Mining Investment Projects
Development of a Multi-Criteria Evaluation Model for a Pilot Project to Replace High-Efficiency Motors in a Concentrator Plant.
Smart water supply systems in arid zones
Developed in the Atacama Region and funded by Mitsubishi Corporation Inversiones Limitada, Chile (MCI), this project aims to develop a water supply planning software, open to all interested parties, that can be used by the mining industry, government agencies, communities and other stakeholders to design an integrated, efficient water supply model, while minimizing supply costs and environmental impacts.