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We invite you to register on our platform and characterize your technological solution, so you can participate in the open innovation processes that we carry on for the main mining companies in the country
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We invite you to register on our platform and characterize your technological solution, so you can participate in the open innovation processes that we carry on for the main mining companies in the country
Register here
STATUS:
OPEN
DEADLINE EXTENSION:
OCTOBER 6
CLOSING TIME:
16:00 (UTC-3)
In order to promote a space for articulation between companies interested in promoting the circular economy from this sector, SOFOFA Hub and CESCO (Center for Copper and Mining Studies) have created the Circular Economy Committee for Mining which is currently formed by representatives of Anglo American, Codelco, Antofagasta Minerals, Teck, the Chilean Mining Ministry, Collahuasi and SQM.
The initiative has three subcommittees that articulate specific projects to advance the transition from specific by-products of this sector: the Copper Slag Subcommittee, the Mining Tailings Subcommittee and the Off-the-Road (OTR) tires Subcommittee.
In this context, and with the purpose of improving sustainability and enabling the transition to greener mining industry, the Off-the-Road (OTR) Tires Subcommittee, led by Codelco, with the support of Fundación Chile’s Expande, has launched “OTR Tires Circular Challenge”, a global open innovation call that seeks to identify new applications for the by-products generated from OTR treatment.
About the callenge
This initiative is expected to identify solutions that allow to obtain new applications for the by-products generated from the treatment of Off-the-Road (OTR) tires.
The challenge seeks to identify and promote the technological development of solutions that allow the generation of new uses and/or applications of by-products generated from the OTR tires valorization process.
The field of application of the proposed solutions to address the challenge is OPEN – ended, however, some of the by-products of OTR Tires that could be used are mentioned: mulch, rubber powder, granulated rubber, steel wire, among others.
Solutions must be proposed based on circular economy principles
(See Annex: Roadmap for Circular Economy in Chile).
Specify general characteristics of the unit processes involved in the entire value chain associated with the use and/or applications of OTR by-products.
Technical description of new uses and/or applications from OTR by-products.
Incorporate industrial property background of the processes to be considered.
Must mention the business model for solution commercialization (product sales, technology licensing, service contract, lease, or other).
Must indicate the maturity level of the technology based on TRL scale
(Technology Readiness Level),
detailing success stories or developments that support it.
For solutions that require the use of the mine site facilities, they must consider minimal or no operational interference for their implementation and/or application, and must comply with the corresponding entry permits.
Comply with the health, safety and environmental standards of the mining company where it is implemented and comply with current regulations. For proposals involving chemicals, these must not cause adverse effects on human health.
International suppliers must indicate availability to operate in Chile or through technical and/or commercial representatives.
Institutions, research centers, startups, universities, companies, or other entities with technological development capabilities that are legally established in accordance with the laws in force in their country of origin.
Natural persons are excluded in this call.
CODELCO, Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile CODELCO on behalf of the OTR Subcommittee of Sofofa Hub / CESCO, is an autonomous company owned by the Chilean government. Its main focus is to explore, develop, and exploit mineral resources, process them to produce refined copper and by-products, and then market them to clients worldwide. They carry out this work through six mining divisions: Chuquicamata, Ministro Hales, Radomiro Tomic, Gabriela Mistral, Salvador, Andina, El Teniente.
Expande seeks to promote the development of ecosystems that allow the creation of virtuous circles between the challenges of the natural resources industry and innovative solutions from local and international companies. Under a model of open innovation and associativity, we seek that companies and suppliers capture value for their businesses through the incorporation and implementation of technologies.
Fundación Chile is a public-private organization whose purpose is fostering the transformation of Chile towards sustainable development. For more than 45 years, it has collaboratively created innovative, high-impact solutions for the country, addressing local challenges with a global reach. It has been pioneer enhancing and enabling different productive sectors, such as the aquaculture industry, the agro– industrial sector, the movement towards renewable energies such as solar power, the first venture capital funds in Latin America, among others.
