Session Details
Latin America remains a strategic powerhouse for world-class mining, offering exceptional geological diversity, vast resource potential, and expanding opportunities for discovery, development, and innovation. This session explores the region’s mineral wealth—from gold and copper to emerging critical minerals—while addressing operational challenges and advances in sustainability and technology. Discussions will highlight enabling conditions for success, including efficient permitting, responsible land access, and innovative stakeholder engagement. Through case studies and practical insights, participants will examine how integrated planning, strategic exploration, metallurgical advances, and digital transformation are shaping a more responsible, efficient, and resilient mining future across Latin America.
2 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Latin America's mining landscape: Rich resources, rising opportunities, complex realities
Presenter(s):
Carlos Castro, Glencore
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Challenges, complexities and solutions from a social management perspective
Presenter(s):
Renato Urresta, Socionaut Inc.
2:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
From discovery to operation: A mineral exploration focus on potential, challenges and innovation in the Andes
Presenter(s):
Sebastian Benavides, Anglo American Plc
2:50 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Overcoming metallurgical challenges: Innovative metallurgical strategies for processing carbonaceous gold in high-altitude operations
Presenter(s):
Altan Ochir Erdenechuluun, Boroo Pte.Ltd
3:10 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Argentina: An emerging global copper giant
Presenter(s):
Kevin Heather, Aldebaran Resources Inc.
3:35 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Latin America: A world-class geological opportunity
Presenter(s):
Adan Pino, Barrick Mining Corp