Underground Works

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​With more than four decades of experience, our Underground Works division has established itself as a leading reference in the region. We stand out for our vast technical capacity, flexibility and unwavering commitment, bringing world-class standards to every project we undertake.

We offer the following services:

  • Underground Mining and Operation
  • Adit, shaft or decline
  • Silos and Caverns
  • Shafts and Raises
  • Hydraulic Tunnels
  • Civil Tunnels - NATM (New Austrian Tunneling Method)
  • Production Drilling
  • OO.CC. and underground electromechanical assemblies
  • Collapsed area Recovery

Mining Developments and Production

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We have vast experience in the development of mining projects of different sizes. We build tunnels, caverns, shafts, chimneys, industrial plants, industrial assemblies, mining developments and we carry out mineral extraction work.

Thanks to our long history in underground handling, drilling, blasting and transportation of minerals, we are qualified to participate in underground mining contracts, where we use methods such as "Cut and Fill" and "Sublevel Stopping".

Caverns / Pits / Chimneys

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In its construction, applied technology and advice from globally recognized companies play a relevant role. This type of works are executed in a circular or rectangular shape, with Concrete or Shotcrete coating, at depths that vary between 20 and 1.000 meters. In addition, we have all the equipment to develop downward climbs, using the Alimak Climbing Cage for ascending work. We add to this experience the development of works under the Raise-Borer and Boxhole methodology.

Tunnels /
Ramps

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We build tunnels and vaults excavated in different types of rocks, with the use of shotcrete as a fortification element. Applying the NATM methodology allows us to reduce times with the help of a primary Shotcrete coating and topographic monitoring of deformations.

Some of our projects

La Bodega Project

La Bodega Project

Package 06 – Tunnel in La Quebrada San Idelfonso construction

Package 06 – Tunnel in La Quebrada San Idelfonso construction

Preparation and Development of Underground Works of Surface and Underground Infrastructure Works

Preparation and Development of Underground Works of Surface and Underground Infrastructure Works

Sol Naciente Mine Operation Service and Transfer of Mineral to Crushing Plant

Sol Naciente Mine Operation Service and Transfer of Mineral to Crushing Plant

Node 3500 Connectivity Ramp construction

Node 3500 Connectivity Ramp construction

Puchuncavi-San Isidro-Quilapilún Aqueduct Tunnel Project

Puchuncavi-San Isidro-Quilapilún Aqueduct Tunnel Project

El Mauro Evacuator Construction Stage 4, Tailings Dam

El Mauro Evacuator Construction Stage 4, Tailings Dam

Diamante: Mining Preparation Works

Diamante: Mining Preparation Works

Mina Sur: Mining preparation works

Mina Sur: Mining preparation works

Mina Norte: Mining preparation works

Mina Norte: Mining preparation works

Ovejería Dam Project Stage 2: Construction of flood evacuation tunnel extension

Ovejería Dam Project Stage 2: Construction of flood evacuation tunnel extension

MDC – Underground Excavations Mineral Distribution Center

MDC – Underground Excavations Mineral Distribution Center

Chuquicamata extraction shaft construction

Chuquicamata extraction shaft construction

Esmeralda Mine Long-term mine preparation works

Esmeralda Mine Long-term mine preparation works

Altos de Punitaqui Mining Project

Altos de Punitaqui Mining Project

El Teniente 7 Preparation works for new mine level

El Teniente 7 Preparation works for new mine level

El teniente Ramp 1.200 Meters

El teniente Ramp 1.200 Meters

Caserones Project Lamas tunnel construction

Caserones Project Lamas tunnel construction

Pampa Augusta Victoria tunnel construction project

Pampa Augusta Victoria tunnel construction project

Fruta del Norte Project – Construction of Ramps and Associated Works

Fruta del Norte Project – Construction of Ramps and Associated Works

Pacífico Sur Project Mining and civil works at production level

Pacífico Sur Project Mining and civil works at production level

Quellaveco Project

Quellaveco Project

Cerro Negro Project

Cerro Negro Project

Sol Naciente project exploration tunnel

Sol Naciente project exploration tunnel

Los Bronces Tunnel Construction

Los Bronces Tunnel Construction

Complementary works for deep sulfide exploration project Phase III

Complementary works for deep sulfide exploration project Phase III

Chuquicamata Cavern of the crushing system transfer area M-1

Chuquicamata Cavern of the crushing system transfer area M-1

Antamina project belt and diversion tunnel

Antamina project belt and diversion tunnel 

Cobriza Mine Development and Exploitation

Cobriza Mine Development and Exploitation

Ovejería Dam Project Stage 2 , Construction of Flood Evacuation Tunnel Extension

Ovejería Dam Project Stage 2 , Construction of Flood Evacuation Tunnel Extension

Mina Norte, Mining Preparation Works

Mina Norte, Mining Preparation Works

Mina Sur, Mining Preparation Works

Mina Sur, Mining Preparation Works