March of this year saw MineARC expand its operations more permanently in Chile with the establishment of an office and warehouse facility located in Santiago. After a long history of business within Chile and an extensive and loyal customer base established here, MineARC has made the move in order to make itself more accessible and responsive to the needs of our clients operating in Chile, and throughout the rest of South America.

MineARC was the first company to supply a refuge chamber in 2005 to mining company, Minera Coal. Since then MineARC has established it’s self as a leader in its field and now supplies over 30 mining companies throughout South America.

Establishing the Santiago office has allowed MineARC and it’s locally based staff to improve lead times for its customers and the warehousing capability now allows for a greater volume of stock to be held making operations more streamlined, with reduced waiting times for customers. Not only this, but MineARCs’ local workforce means that customers are now able to receive the most up to date information and training: a huge advantage for all involved.

The Chilean team are a highly knowledgeable and experienced group, dedicated to providing customers with the best service possible. General Manger, Marcial Ohaco, a mechanical engineer with extensive experience in mining supply, is responsible for capital sales and the day-to-day running of operations. Gustavo Carvalho, an electrical engineer, is now responsible for after-market support and service; utilising his four years experience with the company and extensive technical knowledge of the product. The business administration side of the company is managed by Claudia Selame who has more than twenty years experience and degrees in both business administration and accounting.

MineARC South America is supported in Peru by distributor Pathros Representaciones. Managing Director Mario Santander has worked closely with MineARC for over three years and sold the first refuge chambers in Peru to Hochschilds Mining in Arequipa. Mario is assisted by a full time MineARC engineer who provides technical assistance and service to customers within the region. With the newly enacted legislation in Peru requiring all mines to have 72 hour duration refuge chambers, MineARC is seeing Peruvian mining companies such as Pan America and MINSUR look to MineARC for their refuge chamber needs.
For all South American enquiries, please contact the team at:

MineARC South America
Rosario Norte 615, of. 2001 Piso 20
Las Condes Santiago, Chile
ph: +56 2 9644290
fax +56 2 9644291
email: info@minearc.com