Portfolios Archive - Minera Tres Valles

MONTLHY OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEETING WITH COLLABORATING COMPANIES

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, between 10:00 and 11:30 hours, the monthly Occupational Health and Safety meeting was held with collaborating companies of Minera Tres Valles, organized by the company’s OSH Department.

Companies participated both in person and remotely, along with their MTV and EECC contract administrators, as well as their respective Risk Prevention advisors.

This meeting was led by the MTV advisory engineer Mr. Omar Espinoza, addressing matters such as incidents that occurred during the month of January, compliance with D.S. No. 44, safety standards requirements, and the establishment of an activity program to be developed during the 2025 period.

The activity was carried out in an atmosphere of camaraderie, active participation, feedback, agreements, and commitments between the collaborating companies and Minera Tres Valles.

Finally, the Occupational Safety and Health Department reaffirms its commitment to continue promoting actions that allow for the compliance with the safety standards established by the company, training in the legal requirements set by the competent authorities to achieve excellence in Occupational Safety and Health matters.

DRILL OF A BOAT CAPSIZING RESULTING IN A MAN FALLING INTO THE WATER

On Tuesday, January 28th in the morning, the first evacuation drill was conducted in the emergency pool area. The activity was organized by the SSO area and the operations management.

The Operations Director emphasized the importance of this type of exercise. “This is the most effective way to prepare for the occurrence of an emergency of this type. Those of us who are part of the organization must know how to act in situations like this,” he pointed out.

The drill exercise reflects MTV’s commitment to the safety of its workers and collaborators, strengthening knowledge of disaster prevention and preparedness.

The Operations Department will continue to promote actions that protect the integrity of its work teams and ensure an effective and efficient response to potential emergencies.

THE ACTIVE BRAK SQUARE´S OPENING

The Active Break and Training Plaza in Quilmenco opened on December 4, 2024, featuring training equipment, bars and a space for stretching, poses, and relaxation.

This new training space is a component of our employees’ continuous support program, which encourages exercise, active breaks, and a healthy way of living.

In addition to executive teams and partner organizations, Jamna Lobos was present at this occasion and instructed all of our collaborators in fitness routines.

Luis Vega Muñoz, the CEO of Minera Tres Valles, oversaw the event, and employees from various departments took part in activities and demonstrations during a fun-filled day of team-building.

The event ended with gifting Christmas boxes to the company’s staff as a way to start the year-end festivities.

OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL HOLIDAYS 2024

Minera Tres Valles is set to celebrate the National Holidays on September 10, 2024. Local authorities, neighbors, schools, mine workers, and others gathered for the event.

Chile is celebrated with pride, fostering an atmosphere of integration and joy for all. In a vibrant display, local school marching bands took to the streets alongside the San Francisco de Asís, Matilde Salamanca, and Corazón de Jesús. The event featured a captivating presentation of the national dance “La cueca,” complemented by remarks from our Managers.

In addition, workers and their families received recognition across various categories, including Best Grades for Workers’ Children, Job Security, Work Seniority, and Work Excellence.

This initiative highlights the significance of participation in the Minera Tres Valles project.

The event wrapped up with a communal lunch featuring a delicious lamb on a stick, expertly prepared by the field foreman of the Chalinga agricultural community.

VISIBLE LEADERSHIP AT THE MINE SITE WITH PARTICIPATION OF MTV SUPERVISORS

On August 21, 2024, the project “Visible Leadership in the Mine site” was launched with the support of 25 MTV supervisors.

This activity aims to conduct a monthly visit to all company facilities with the supervision of the general manager and all lead supervisors, to make personal contact on-site with the workers to detect substandard actions/conditions and opportunities for improvement in the production processes of each area.

This practice is carried out monthly, where reports will be addressed, and the progress of the proposed solutions, compliance closures, and the discovery of new conditions and/or substandard actions will be evaluated.

VISIT SEREMI AND FHD DELEGATE

The Regional Mining Seremi, accompanied by the Provincial Delegate of Choapa, visited the Minera Tres Valles facilities with the purpose of generating a close working relationship between MTV and the territory’s authority.

During the activity, they visited the mineral processing plant, as well as the main infrastructure of the project. They also had the opportunity to interact with the project employees, who are mostly residents of the Choapa province.

INFLUENZA AND COVID VACCINATION / MAY 2024

Minera Tres Valles together with the Salamanca Health Service department carried out the Influenza and Covid vaccination campaign for Minera Tres Valles workers free of charge. Our commitment to the well-being of our workers is a top priority, providing accessibility to vaccines to prevent strong, highly contagious diseases.

HAZMAT TRAINING APRIL 2024

As part of the continuous training process of Minera Tres Valles emergency brigade, an important training course called HAZMAT was held on April 23, 2024, within the framework of “Basic defensive operations and specific mission NFPA 470” directed by CONO- SER Training.

The course considered both the theoretical and practical training, in which more than 20 workers from our MTV emergency brigade and also personnel from the security company SOMACOR S.A. participated.

BASIC CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND USE OF A DEFIBRILLATOR IN AN EMERGENCY

The Three Valleys Mining Company adheres to its Occupational Health and Safety Policy by providing its personnel with training in occupational health matters. They have successfully trained and certified 19 workers through an external technical organization in the course of “Basic Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Use of a Defibrillator in an Emergency”.

The company is committed to training 100% of its organization by the year 2024, through the knowledge of already accredited workers.

It’s noteworthy that the company has in-site two AED (automated external defibrillator) equipments, which will be placed in the First Aid Room area and in the Control Room of the SX Area.

By doing so, MTV (Three Valleys Mining Company) is complying with the requirement defined by the 56th Decree of the Regulations, which obligates all establishments and/or venues to have portable AED equipment as per Law 21.156 of 2020.

The course’s purpose is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify a “Sudden Cardio Arrest” and perform basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) maneuvers, along with the correct use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED) in an emergency.

MINERA TRES VALLES CELEBRATES CHILEAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

On September 12th and 13th, Minera Tres Valles celebrated Chile’s Independence Day at the Quilmenco Plant.

To celebrate the occasion, Human Resources organized an activity where a typical Chilean lunch was enjoyed by the workers of both shifts A and B.

Additionally, the flag was raised while singing the national anthem and the traditional Cueca was danced by guest dancers and the national Cueca champion, Mr. Leandro Gallegos, in honor of the Chilean flag.