December 2024 ALABC Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE 

• Letter from the CEO
• Industry News - A combination of news articles specifically curated for news relevant to the Latin American region. 
• New Members - Get in contact with our new member companies to create new business opportunities. 
  
• Upcoming Events - See what's upcoming in your city 
• Past Events - View event photos, hear about the latest activities and initiatives 
• Featured Members - Find out which companies are being featured this month

CEO's visit to APEC Peru

In November, our CEO Kim Prior had the honour to represent ALABC at APEC advocating for Australia’s trade and investment role in the LATAM region. A highlight was meeting the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and discussing the importance of mining, education, agribusiness and tourism in strengthening bilateral ties.

An extremely fruitful week, connecting with many representatives from the Australian embassy in Peru, Global Victoria, APCCI, WIM Peru and other key organisations and ALABC members leading the charge.

APEC 2024 brought together leaders from across the Asia-Pacific, showcasing groundbreaking ideas and collaborations shaping our future. Here are 5 topics that were highlighted from our CEO's trip:

1. AI Revolution Transforming Economies
2. Energy Transition and Critical Minerals shift 
3. Trade Resilience Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
4. Building Inclusive Economies for all
5. Australia & LATAM's Bilateral Opportunities in trade and investment

APEC 2024 reinforced the importance of cooperation, innovation, and sustainability in driving shared prosperity.

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ALABC proudly showcased its presence at this year's International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC)! 

The week began on a high note with the Delegate Welcome Breakfast, hosted in partnership with our member, Harris Gomez Group. Guests from Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Australia gathered to connect and share insights in anticipation for the week ahead.

The highlight of the first evening was our Latin American Mining Gala, a remarkable event made possible through the support of our valued partners and sponsors. Distinguished attendees included the Australian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Peru’s Ministers of Finance and Mining, and Chile’s Vice Minister of Mining. The evening celebrated partnerships and opportunities in the Latin American and Australian mining sectors. Thank you to our valued sponsors below!:

✅ Event Partner - ISG Pit to Ship

✅ Platinum Sponsor - Latin Resources
✅ Silver Sponsor - Fleet Space
✅ Cocktail Sponsor - ProChile Australia
✅ Bronze Sponsor - Lagos Maclean and Ecuapremium
✅ Drinks Sponsor - Paydirt Media
✅ Airline Partner - LATAM Airlines
✅ Breakfast Sponsor -Harris Gomez Group
✅ Media Partner - TARAM Blend Mkt

On the final day, ALABC hosted an engaging panel discussion: "Effective Risk Management in LATAM: How to Achieve a Long Licence to Operate." Expert panelists from ERM, Sonami, Future Mineral Insights, MMG, and Sunstone Metals shared valuable insights. The session, moderated by ALABC Director Paola Lasso, underscored strategies for navigating risks and fostering sustainable operations in Latin America.

Beyond these activities, ALABC played an active role in supporting partner events and sideline activities. This included facilitating networking opportunities for inbound delegations, connecting country representatives with ALABC members, and ensuring a seamless delegate experience throughout the conference.

Thank you to all who contributed to making IMARC 2024 an outstanding success. 

G20 wraps up in Brazil

The 18th G20 Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro from 18 to 19 November 2024 under the theme Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet.

The Rio de Janeiro Declaration emphasised the taxation of billionaires, energy transition, support for Conference of the Parties (COP) 30 in Brazil, and solutions to global challenges, with a focus on sustainable growth and the fight against poverty. Support for unprecedented themes in the forum marked the Brazilian presidency.

G20 leaders highlighted the urgency of global mobilisation against climate change, reaffirming commitments to the Paris Agreement and carbon neutrality goals. They underscored the importance of increasing both public and private green financing, especially for developing countries, and argued that reforming the international financial architecture is essential for supporting climate action.

Central Queensland University

CQUniversity Australia is a comprehensive, dual sector university with over 30,000 students in more than 250 education and training offerings, from short courses and certificates, through to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. As one of Australia's largest regional universities, CQUniversity is also a leader in practical, applied research, delivering real-world solutions that make a difference to our communities both locally and globally.

Fleet Space Technologies

Fleet Space Technologies, a leading Australian space company with a mission to connect Earth, Moon, and Mars, is revolutionising the mineral exploration, defence, and space exploration sectors through its groundbreaking products and connectivity solutions. Headquartered at a state-of-the-art facility in Adelaide, South Australia, Fleet has rapidly grown to over 100 employees and boasts a global presence, including a team in the US and offices in Canada, Luxembourg, and Chile.

Xenith

Xenith provide end-to-end technical consulting and advisory services across all aspects of the mine life cycle.
We provide exploration, geological, engineering, project management, business analysis, corporate and M&A advisory, environmental, cultural heritage and ESG services. 
Xenith operates globally with a fulltime professional staff of over 115 mining engineers, geologists, civil engineers, financial analysts, environmental scientists and ESG specialists.

Calima Group

Calima Group LTD specializes in tailored labour hire services for warehouse and logistics, major events and festivals, civil, and construction industries. Operating across VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, and New Zealand, we deliver reliable, skilled staff to meet diverse business needs. Established in 2020, our Australian-Colombian-owned company is proud to empower the Latin American immigrant community with meaningful employment opportunities. Whether you’re looking for temporary event support or permanent staffing solutions, Calima Group is here to help. More than a staffing provider, we’re your partner in creating exceptional teams and driving long-term success.

Sunstone Metals

Sunstone Metals (ASX:STM) is an ASX-listed mineral exploration company focused on advancing two world-class gold and copper assets in Ecuador: the Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in the south and the El Palmar Gold-Copper Project in the north. Bramaderos hosts significant gold-copper porphyry deposits with an established 2.7Moz Mineral Resource at Brama-Alba and ongoing exploration at the high-grade Limon system. El Palmar, located near Quito on the Toachi Fault Zone, offers a promising open-pit development opportunity with at-surface and deeper porphyry systems. Sunstone's experienced team boasts a proven track record in significant mineral discoveries and successful project developments.

Hannan Metals

Hannan Metals Limited is a Peruvian exploration company focused on discovering large-scale copper-silver and copper-gold deposits. Holding a top 10 tenure position in the country, Hannan has attracted major partners like Teck and JOGMEC. At the San Martin Project, a US$35M joint venture with JOGMEC targets a high-grade sediment-hosted copper-silver system in the Andes. At the 100%-owned Valiente Project, Hannan has identified 18 copper-gold systems within a new porphyry belt, with exploration advancing toward drilling in 2024.

ALABC SOFOFA Breakfast: The Power of Cross Border Collaboration

On 6 November ALABC hosted a breakfast in honour of the SOFOFA delegation from Chile to QLD, exploring the synergies and collaborative opportunities between Chile and Australia, particularly in mining, energy, and technology.

This event was proudly supported by Trade and Investment Queensland and Alxar Minería.

Thank you our exceptional speaker, Paul Hodgson from CQUniversity, who offered valuable insights into opportunities in both Australia and Chile, sharing different approaches and how lessons learned can be transferred between our countries.

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