The event, dedicated to Brazil, guest country at the 20th version of EXPONOR, had over 170 attendees at the international webinars and close to 100 meetings.
As a way to strengthen commercial ties and make visible the business possibilities offered by both countries, the Antofagasta Region, Chile, and the EXPONOR 2024 guest country, Brazil, held the Antofagasta-Brasil WeekAn unprecedented opportunity for connection, co-organized with Apex Brazil, the Federation of Industries (FIEMG), and the Minerals Industry Association (SINDIEXTRA), both from the State of Minas Gerais, together with the support of the Brazilian Embassy in Chile.
They were three days of international webinars and B2B business meetings, in which companies from both nations presented their products to the attendees: supplier companies, authorities and representatives of government organizations.
"For us, as an association, it is extremely important to generate these opportunities for connecting, in which both countries gain knowledge and experience," said Natalia Femenías, Manager of the AIA Business Development Centre.
The activity provided information on the opportunities offered by both countries, particularly in the mining area. In addition, they were able to learn about the bilateral trade agreement in force and to learn about the experiences of the companies WEG and Novamine, which took on the challenge of investing in Chile and Brazil respectively.
"We are at a very special point in Brazil-Chile relations. Brazil is Chile's third commercial partner worldwide. Last year, Chile was the sixth global destination for Brazil's exports. And if we think about it from a per capita perspective, this trade is even more impressive. We are the number one destination for Chilean investment worldwide, and last year Brazil was the fourth country whose companies most announced investments in Chile," said Felipe Neves, Head of the Economic, Commercial, Tourism and Agri-Food Sector of the Brazilian Embassy in Chile.
Among the exhibitors, InvestChile, SOFOFA, ProChile, Montt Group and SINDIEXTRA were present. And on Thursday, the activity closed with over 90 B2B meetings between supplier companies from Brazil and Chile.
Opportunities
“"Undoubtedly, Brazil is a tremendous market for Chile. The fifth in territorial size, over 200 million inhabitants, with multiple focuses at the regional level, which I believe is an opportunity provided by very good connectivity, which will enhance business and which we hope to be able to strengthen, through the different actions and activities we have planned during the year,"said Hugo Corales, ProChile Commercial Attaché in Sao Paulo.
The figures speak for themselves in the state of Minas Gerais, one of the most developed along these lines: a mining hub with 50% of national iron production, first in gold, zinc and phosphate production, with a model industry in sustainability that generates 95.4% of energy from renewable sources and a flourishing development in the industrial area in general.
For its part, Chile, and especially the Antofagasta Region, stands out for its global leadership in the production of metallic and non-metallic minerals, such as copper, lithium, nitrates, iodine and molybdenum, with 32% of the national investment portfolio in 2030. This leadership also applies to the energy sector, as Antofagasta is the region with the largest installed energy capacity in the country.
EXPONOR 2024 –3-6 junehas the support of its strategic partners Albemarle, Antofagasta Minerals, CODELCO, Escondida|BHP, Minera El Abra, Pan American Silver, Sierra Gorda SCM, Spence|BHP and SQM, together with the backing of APRIMIN, Consejo Minero, Generadoras de Chile, InvestChile, the Ministries of Economy, Mining and Energy, the Regional Government, ProChile, SOFOFA and SONAMI. Official media partners are Minería Chilena, Reporte Minero and El Mercurio de Antofagasta. Credit your visit at: visitatecnica@exponor.cl.
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