Name

Advanced Mining Technology Center

Legal name

Advanced Mining Technology Center

Website

https://amtc.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Technology Research & Development

NAICS

Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114), Support Activities for Mining (213)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)

akta.pro primary industry

Mine Development & Processing EPC (Critical Minerals) (IMAKAFAM)

Keywords

• Mining technology research
• Mineral processing solutions
• Autonomous mining systems
• Lithium extraction technology
• Mine planning software

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industry Research Contracts: Direct collaborative research projects with mining companies to solve specific industry problems, funded by the companies themselves
2. Competitive Public Funding: Funding from government programs including FONDEF, FONDECYT, and other public competitive grants administered by CONICYT/ANID
3. Technology Licensing: Transfer of intellectual property developed at AMTC to industry partners through licensing agreements for commercialization
4. Basal Projects: Core research projects funded by public basal funds (Fondos Basales) through CONICYT's Associative Research Program for Centers of Scientific and Technological Excellence

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AMTC is a research center that develops and transfers applied mining technologies across the entire mining value chain — from exploration and deposit modeling through mine design, mineral processing, automation, and environmental sustainability. It delivers these capabilities through proprietary simulation software (D-SIM, MinerRoc, DOPPLER, U-MINE), autonomous underground vehicle systems, water treatment and lithium extraction processes, and collaborative R&D services to mining companies, government agencies, and international research partners. Revenue is generated through industry-funded research contracts, competitive public grants, and technology licensing.

Product overview

Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC) is Chile's leading mining technology research center, part of the University of Chile's Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. AMTC develops innovative technologies across the entire mining value chain through five research groups covering: Exploration and Deposit Modeling, Mine Design and Planning, Mineral Processing and Extract Metallurgy, Mining Automation, and Water and Environmental Sustainability. The center offers a portfolio of technology products including simulation software (D-SIM, MINEROC, MinerRoc®), autonomous systems (autonomous loading for LHD vehicles), environmental solutions (SolArsenic, LiSa® for lithium extraction), and geophysical exploration tools (U-FO 2.0 passive seismic tomography). These solutions work together to address challenges from exploration through processing and environmental management, aiming for safer, more efficient, and responsible mining operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LiSa: Innovative process for purifying and concentrating lithium brines without water evaporation or external reagents, providing a more efficient and sustainable alternative for lithium production.
• SolArsenic
• MinerRoc

Products and services

• D-SIM (DSIM) Open-pit mine simulation software that enables productivity simulations across different scenarios to validate static estimates and optimize mining operations parameters for plan definition.
• U-FO 2.0 Passive seismic tomography system for exploration and characterization of geological structures and mineral deposits, supporting underground and geothermal exploration.
• SolArsenic Water treatment system that uses nanoparticles and solar radiation to remove arsenic from mining wastewater and produce high-quality water with low environmental impact, supporting sustainable water management in mining operations.
• Autonomous Loading System (Cargu\u00edo Aut\u00f3nomo) Autonomous loading and navigation system for LHD (load-haul-dump) vehicles in underground mining, enabling continuous operation without operator exposure to hazardous zones and increasing productivity.
• SUCY Process Integrated membrane separation process for cyanide and metals recovery in gold cyanidation operations, enabling cost-efficient recovery in mineral processing.
• LiSa Innovative process for purifying and concentrating lithium brines without water evaporation or external reagents, producing lithium in a more efficient and sustainable manner for the energy transition supply chain.
• MinerRoc (MINEROC) Software for optimizing the design and planning of underground mining operations using advanced modeling and simulation tools, supporting operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Collaborative R&D and Technology Transfer Services Multi-disciplinary collaborative research, technology licensing, prototyping, and pilot validation services delivered to mining companies, government agencies, and international research institutions across the mining value chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• 121 licenses granted to industry partners
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026French national research agency funding an international collaboration project led by Dr. Alexandre Chagnes (Université de Lorraine) to promote cooperation in critical metals extraction technologies between Sweden, Chile, Argentina, and France. AMTC Director Dr. Humberto Estay represents Chile in this initiative.
• AlbemarlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance established at Exponor 2026 to drive lithium innovation. AMTC is collaborating with Albemarle on critical mineral extraction technologies, particularly direct lithium extraction (DLE) and sustainable lithium production methods.
• KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with KTH through the CNRS-led international project on critical mineral extraction. Dr. Kerstin Forsberg, Professor of Chemical Engineering, brings expertise in crystallization separation processes applied to battery recycling, apatite processing, and magnet recycling.
• CIDMEJu (Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Materiales Avanzados y Almacenamiento de Energía de Jujuy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArgentina's research center directed by Dr. Victoria Flexer, collaborating on direct lithium extraction from brines. The center has been working with lithium brines for ten years and contributes expertise in electromembrane and thermal processes for lithium recovery.
• Université de Lorraine (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough Dr. Alexandre Chagnes' CIRSET interdisciplinary program, the university leads the international collaboration on critical metals extraction. Research focuses on solvent extraction for lithium-ion battery recycling from both mineral processing and end-of-life material.
• IDIEMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMTC and IDIEM announced joint presentation of technical solutions and cutting-edge innovations for the mining of the future at Exponor 2026.
• CodelcocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChile's state-owned copper mining company is a key industry partner, collaborating on multiple research projects including autonomous mining systems and mine planning technologies.
• BHPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor global mining company partnering with AMTC on various research initiatives in mining technology development.
• Anglo AmericancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mining company with active research collaboration with AMTC on mining technology innovation.
• Barrick GoldmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor international gold mining company collaborating with AMTC on research and technology development.
• Antofagasta MineralsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChilean mining company and AMTC partner in collaborative mining technology research.
• Minera EscondidacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest copper mine, operated by BHP, partnering with AMTC on mine planning and simulation software (D-SIM).
• ValemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian multinational mining corporation using AMTC's DOPPLER software for mine design optimization, with technology adoption documented at the Vale Technology Institute in Brazil.
• EnamimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChilean state-owned mining company partnering with AMTC on technology development for the mining sector.
• Codelco TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology subsidiary of Codelco focused on innovation, working with AMTC on technology transfer and co-development.
• CAP (Compañía Siderúrgica)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChilean steel company with mining interests, collaborating with AMTC on technology projects.
• EmersonmajorTechnology or IntegrationGlobal technology and engineering company providing automation and digital solutions, partnering with AMTC on mining automation.
• Universidad de ChilecoreOthersAMTC is a Faculty Center of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (FCFM) of Universidad de Chile, Chile's most prestigious scientific university, providing institutional affiliation, facilities, and academic oversight.
• CSIRO (Australia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation of Australia, collaborating with AMTC on international mining research projects.
• ETH Zurich (Switzerland)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, one of the world's leading technical universities, partnering with AMTC on research collaboration.
• HZDR (Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Germany)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman research center collaborating with AMTC on international mining and materials research initiatives.
• GHH (German Mining Equipment)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman mining equipment manufacturer collaborating with AMTC on underground mining technology development, including testing at the San Gerónimo underground mine.
• Consejo MineromajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChilean Mining Council representing major mining companies, recognizing AMTC as a strategic ally in advancing responsible mining innovation and science communication.
• Corporación Alta LeymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-private development corporation for Chile's mining sector, with AMTC recognized as a strategic ally in generating multidisciplinary initiatives at the intersection of mining and digital technology.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation): CSIRO is Australia's national science agency with a substantial mining research portfolio covering exploration, processing, automation and environmental performance. It is comparable as a much broader state-backed research institution with deep mining capabilities and a global partner of AMTC.

Direct peers

• Mining3: Mining3 is an Australia-based international mining research consortium focused on transforming mining productivity, safety and sustainability. It is directly comparable to AMTC as a mining-focused R&D organization operating at the interface of academia and industry with global mining majors as members.
• Montanuniversität Leoben: Montanuniversität Leoben is an Austrian technical university specializing in mining, metallurgy and materials science. It is an explicit AMTC partner and directly comparable as a mining-focused research and teaching institution.
• CICITEM: CICITEM is a Chilean scientific and technological research center focused on mining and extractive metallurgy in the Antofagasta region. It is an explicit AMTC partner and is directly comparable as a regional mining R&D center operating in Chile's mining ecosystem.
• IDIEM (Universidad de Chile): IDIEM is the research, development and innovation center of the Universidad de Chile focused on engineering, materials and mining-related testing. It is explicitly listed as an AMTC partner and is closely comparable as a Chilean university-affiliated research center serving the mining sector.
• Sustainable Minerals Institute (University of Queensland): SMI is a University of Queensland institute conducting interdisciplinary research across the mining value chain, including geometallurgy, processing, water and social performance. It is comparable to AMTC in operating as a multi-disciplinary mining R&D center affiliated with a leading research university and engaging global mining majors.
• Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI): CEMI is a Canadian mining innovation center that conducts research and development to improve mining safety, productivity and environmental performance. It mirrors AMTC's model as a research center working across the mining value chain with industry, academic and government partners.
• SMI-ICE-Chile: SMI-ICE-Chile is the Chilean chapter of the Sustainable Mining Initiative / International Centre of Excellence, focused on sustainable mining practices. It is explicitly listed as an AMTC partner and is directly comparable as a Chilean mining sustainability research consortium.

Emerging players

• Codelco Tech: Codelco Tech is the technology and innovation subsidiary of Chile's state-owned copper mining company Codelco. It is a strategic AMTC partner and is comparable as an emerging corporate mining innovation unit that funds and co-develops technology with research centers like AMTC.

Others

• Albemarle (Lithium Technology Division): Albemarle is the world's largest lithium producer and an explicit AMTC strategic partner for direct lithium extraction (DLE) and sustainable lithium production. It is comparable as an industrial partner advancing critical-minerals extraction technology, though it is also a commercial producer rather than a research center.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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