- • Along with confirming the participation of the company, the organisers of the International Exhibition of Technologies and Innovations for the Mining and Energy Industry highlighted the contribution of Pampa Norte | BHP in terms of productivity, sustainability and human capital.
"Being a strategic partner of Exponor 2026 is a key opportunity to publicise the experience and commitment of Pampa Norte | BHP to the sustainable development of mining," said Cristian Sandoval, president of Pampa Norte | BHP, after confirming its participation in next year's Exhibition, which will be held from June 8 to 11, in Antofagasta, the mining capital of the world. Cristian Sandoval, president of Pampa Norte | BHP, after confirming its participation in next year's Exhibition, which will be held from June 8 to 11, in Antofagasta, the mining capital of the world. que se efectuará, del 8 al 11 de junio, en la capital minera del mundo, Antofagasta.
In this regard, the executive of the aforementioned company added that "we highly value this space, which allows us to share with other industry actors, show our achievements in safety, inclusion and productivity, and learn from the best practices implemented by other companies."
Together with valuing its participation Andrea Moreno, EXPONOR general manager, highlighted the projections of the mining company"Its "Spence Operational Adaptation" project considers an investment of US$ 1,652 million, which will involve adapting the current leaching operation to extend the useful life of this process until 2039."
It should be noted that other strategic partners that have already joined EXPONOR 2026 are Antofagasta Minerals, Escondida | BHP and Freeport MacMoRan. Meanwhile, InvestChile, Prochile, and Consejo Minero, in addition to the ministries of Economy and Mining, are already present as sponsors.
Ideal platform
According to the impressions of various industry actors, EXPONOR is an ideal platform to promote collaboration and innovation between supplier companies and mining companies, as also expressed by the president of Pampa Norte | BHP. "We have seen this in the recent years in which we have participated. We are already preparing to be part of this event again in 2026, which allows us to continue building the future of mining together."
In this context, 1,146 national and foreign exhibitors participated in the latest version of the Exhibition, and 16 international pavilions were present, which resulted in the involvement of 32 countries and business projections of US$ 940 million. 47,000 people attended the event, including technical visits from workers of mining, industrial and energy companies, supplier companies, educational institutions, public and private entities, research centres and the general public. This is in addition to over 2,000 people who attended 13 seminars.
