Building technical capability at Minera Las Cenizas

A focused technical training session at Minera Las Cenizas has strengthened the capability of operators and supervisors in milling and comminution, supporting safer and more efficient plant performance.

Key Facts

  • Molycop delivered specialised training on milling and comminution for operators and supervisors at the Minera Las Cenizas plant in Cabildo, Chile. 
  • The session covered classification criteria, process optimisation principles and best practice milling operations.
  • Participants engaged actively and demonstrated strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

A team of Molycop experts recently delivered a specialised technical training session for operators and supervisors at the Minera Las Cenizas plant in Cabildo, Chile. The training focused on milling and comminution, two critical processes that directly influence plant performance.

Participants explored key topics including:
  • Classification criteria: accurate separation of material by size for optimal circuit efficiency
  • Process optimisation principles: applying proven methods to maximise throughput while maintaining product quality
  • Best practice milling: supporting safe, consistent and reliable daily operations

Molycop’s Fernanda Barrera, Daniel Salgado, Andrés Aranguiz and Mario Cornejo delivered technical training to operators and supervisors at the Minera Las Cenizas plant in Cabildo, Chile

Expert led, practical learning

The training was delivered by Molycop’s Fernanda Barrera, Daniel Salgado, Andrés Aranguiz and Mario Cornejo. Their combined technical experience, plant knowledge and practical insights ensured participants gained tools they could apply immediately in their daily work to improve technical and operational outcomes.


Strong engagement and commitment to improvement

The Minera Las Cenizas team responded with enthusiasm, actively participating in discussions and sharing operational experiences. Their engagement demonstrated strong commitment to continuous improvement and highlighted the importance of ongoing professional development in the mining sector.


Supporting safer, more productive operations

Molycop views training as a collaborative effort that helps customers deliver safer, more sustainable and more productive operations. The partnership with Minera Las Cenizas is an example of how this collaboration supports capability building that delivers long-term success.  


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