July 11th, 2024
With more than 400 attendees from the mining world, including authorities, academics, consultants, and industry executives, the twenty-seventh CESCO Week 2024 was held, organized by the Center for Copper and Mining Studies, one of the most important mining events globally. On this occasion, CRAMSA participated in the VI Sustainability Seminar: “Social Value in Mining,” a […]
May 30th, 2024
A total of six new citizen participation sessions organized by the Environmental Evaluation Service (SEA) were held in various locations in the Antofagasta Region as part of the environmental evaluation process for the CRAMSA desalination project “Aguas Marítimas.” This initiative allowed the community to learn about the details of the project and the recently applied […]
May 29th, 2024
On May 29, the incorporation of the renowned scientist and tech entrepreneur from Antofagasta, Pamela Chávez Crooker, was made official as a new member of CRAMSA’s Board of Directors. The company plans to develop significant initiatives that will help address water supply needs in the Antofagasta Region. Chávez is an aquaculture engineer from the University […]
May 26th, 2024
A new alliance joins the work that CRAMSA carries out within the framework of its Community Engagement and Sustainability Strategy, this time, with the signing of a Framework Agreement with indigenous communities in Calama. The milestone took place at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History of the Atacama Desert, where representatives and leaders from […]
May 24th, 2024
Informative talks were held in the Altos La Portada area in La Chimba and Coloso Cove, as well as an Open House in the heart of Antofagasta city. These events mark a new Citizen Participation Process (PAC) for CRAMSA’s “Aguas Marítimas” desalination project, as part of the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) evaluation process. The Environmental […]
May 2nd, 2024
As a reflection of its commitment to transparency, CRAMSA disseminated the optimizations made to the desalination project “Aguas Marítimas,” which the company is promoting to produce and distribute more water in the Antofagasta Region. The improvements, contained in ADDENDUM 1 submitted to the Environmental Impact Assessment System, SEIA, respond to both the observations and queries […]
February 27th, 2024
Executives from CRAMSA met with leaders of indigenous communities from Calama at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History of the Atacama Desert, where the scope of the Territorial Development Program was presented, and the progress in the environmental processing of the “Maritime Waters” project was reported, during which the leaders raised their concerns and […]
October 30th, 2023
In Seville, Spain, the International Desalination Association (IDA) Summit on Water and Climate Change took place, focusing on adapting to this phenomenon and addressing innovative solutions to combat water scarcity, improve long-term resilience, and ensure water security. The global gathering aimed to gather the latest international expertise among some 350 representatives from various nations, including […]
October 19th, 2023
With over 300 attendees from 18 countries, the eleventh edition of Water Congress 2023, the International Congress on Water Management in Mining and Industrial Processes, took place. CRAMSA was part of this initiative, where the General Manager, Peter Hatton, participated in the plenary session with the talk ‘Paradigm Shift Towards Multipurpose Plants,’ presenting the ‘Maritime […]
October 2nd, 2023
Understanding firsthand the reality of the farmers in the Yalquincha community and commencing a professional assessment of their needs were the objectives of a field visit to the area by Dr. Julio Haberland, a highly experienced Agricultural Engineer. The initiative, driven by CRAMSA, aligns with the company’s collaborative efforts with the community to enhance their […]
August 18th, 2023
On August 10th, the Chilean Desalination Association, ACADES, hosted its inaugural Business Meeting, gathering all guild member companies and firms providing sustainable solutions to the water industry. CRAMSA showcased its desalination project, ‘Maritime Waters.’ “We applaud this initiative that allowed us to share our multipurpose desalination project and its applied engineering, along with our sustainability […]
August 1st, 2023
CRAMSA continues to strengthen its sustainability policy, this time through the signing of a Collaboration Agreement with Siemens Chile. This initiative drives the search for innovative environmental solutions oriented towards growth and sustainable development. The document signifies a shared understanding and vision to build a better future by tackling major environmental challenges, promoting the development […]
July 6th, 2023
A delegation of CRAMSA executives took part in the 13th International Congress of AEDyR held in Granada, Spain, on June 13, 14, and 15 of this year. The Executive Vice President, Gustavo Contreras; the General Manager, Peter Hatton; and the Manager of Corporate Affairs, Hugo Lecaros, participated in the event, one of the most influential […]
July 5th, 2023
In collaboration with the Women of the Sea Union and San Pedro de Coloso, CRAMSA has established a joint working framework that will provide funding and technical support for the development of projects to enhance their productive activities. This initiative will enable these two groups from the Coloso cove to undertake various projects in areas […]
April 5th, 2023
Highlighting achievements, advancements, and the challenges faced by the desalination industry in the region, as well as fostering business relationships between operators and technology leaders, was the objective of the “Latin America Desalination Conference and Exhibition 2023”. The event is organized annually by Vostock Capital, and its fifth edition took place in Santiago on March […]
April 3rd, 2023
Acades, in turn, gained further insights on specifics of the “Aguas Marítimas” project. The Chilean Desalination Association, ACADES, visited CRAMSA’s facilities to gain insights on the company’s perspective as a partner of the organization regarding its role in the industry and the future of desalination. During the visit, CRAMSA also provided ACADES with additional details […]
December 7th, 2022
At this event, Peter Hatton, CRAMSA´s CEO presented the scope and advantages of “Aguas Marítimas”, the largest multipurpose desalination project in Latin America. The first conference “Challenges in Sustainable Mining”, organised by the Mining Economics Research Group of the University of Antofagasta, was held November 17 and 18, with the attendance of over 30 […]
December 1st, 2022
The initiative opens up the possibility of delivering desalinated seawater to the Atacama Salt Flat basin, contributing to promoting sustainable development in the mining industry in the area. CRAMSA has signed an agreement with the American company Albemarle to supply desalinated seawater to the operations of one of the world’s largest lithium producers. The company […]
November 8th, 2022
In an open meeting organized by CRAMSA and the Universidad Católica del Norte, renowned international and national experts reviewed the scope and challenges of seawater desalination, highlighting the natural advantages of our country for its sustainable development. The severe current water crisis invites us to analyze new water sources to ensure the supply for human […]
October 21st, 2022
The event, open to the entire community, is organized by the company in collaboration with the Universidad Católica del Norte and will feature distinguished international and national speakers who will explain the advantages and challenges of seawater desalination in the face of severe water scarcity. Given the scenario of a severe water crisis that the […]
October 17th, 2022
The congress addressed desalination and water reuse technologies, practices, and experiences from around the world. CRAMSA, the company behind the “Aguas Marítimas” project aimed at increasing water availability in the Antofagasta Region, participated in the World Desalination Congress 2022 held from October 9th to 13th. The event took place at the International Convention Center in […]
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