Clúster Minero de Zacatecas

What Clúster Minero de Zacatecas does

Clúster Minero de Zacatecas A.C. (CLUSMIN) is a non-profit civil association (Asociación Civil) founded by Ing. Jaime Lomelín Guillén that serves as the primary industry convening body for the mining sector in Zacatecas, Mexico. The organization is led by President Ing. Abel González Vargas and Director Ing. Sergio Flores Gómez. CLUSMIN provides networking, training, safety, innovation, and mining development services to mining companies, equipment suppliers, academic institutions, and government entities operating in the region. Its core service offerings include the annual Reunión Internacional de Minería (RIM) Zacatecas, specialized training and certification programs (delivered in partnership with MSA, Dräger, Sandvik, and ITAM), six thematic committees covering Safety/Health/Environment, Innovation, Human Talent, Supplier Development, Community Relations, and Women in Business, the periodic Revista CLUSMIN publication, a job board and employment fairs, and supplier-development programs connecting mining operators with local providers.

CLUSMIN's business model is membership-based, generating recurring subscription revenue from mining companies and associated organizations, supplemented by event sponsorship (notably RIM Zacatecas, which generated an estimated 80-100 million pesos in local economic impact in 2026) and fees for specialized training courses. The cluster does not develop proprietary technology but operates as a knowledge-exchange and convening platform, with 11-50 employees and operational presence in Zacatecas and Guadalupe. Member companies include major mining operators such as Newmont Peñasquito, Fresnillo PLC, Grupo México, Minera Frisco, Orla Camino Rojo, Pan American Silver, and Arian Silver, alongside equipment and service providers including Sandvik, FLSmidth, MSA, Dräger, and Immersive Technologies. Academic partnerships span UAZ, ITAM, IPN, and CECyTE, while international linkages include a cooperation with the Delegación General de Quebec en México. CLUSMIN and its member companies have accumulated multiple ESG and workplace-culture certifications, including ESR (Empresa Socialmente Responsable), WIM gender-equality seals, environmental best-practices distinctions from PAOT, and Great Place to Work certifications.

Name

Clúster Minero de Zacatecas

Legal name

Clúster Minero de Zacatecas A.C.

Website

https://clusmin.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clúster Minero de Zacatecas is a non-profit mining industry association that convenes mining companies, suppliers, academic institutions, and government in Zacatecas, Mexico through events (RIM Zacatecas), training programs, thematic committees, and supplier-development services funded primarily by recurring membership fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Guadalupe De Trujillo

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The cluster generates revenue through membership contributions from mining companies, suppliers, and associated organizations operating in the Zacatecas mining sector.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clúster Minero de Zacatecas is a non-profit mining industry association that convenes mining companies, suppliers, educational institutions, and government bodies in the state of Zacatecas. It delivers networking, professional training and certification, specialized industry committees, the annual Reunión Internacional de Minería (RIM) Zacatecas conference, publications, and employment services as its core offerings. Membership contributions from mining companies and suppliers constitute the primary revenue source.

Product overview

Clúster Minero de Zacatecas is a non-profit mining industry association (A.C.) that serves as a coordination and collaboration platform for mining companies, suppliers, academic institutions, and government entities in Zacatecas, Mexico. Rather than offering a software product, the cluster provides a suite of services including professional training and certification programs, the annual international mining conference RIM Zacatecas, specialized committee services (Safety, Innovation, Human Talent, Suppliers, Community Relations), periodic publications, and employment services. These services are interconnected through the cluster's role as a central hub for industry collaboration, knowledge sharing, and sustainable mining development in the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CLUSMIN Training and Certification Programs
• Reunión Internacional de Minería (RIM) Zacatecas
• CLUSMIN Committee Services
• Revista CLUSMIN
• Job Board and Employment Services
• Business Networking and Supplier Development

Quantifiable outcome

• RIM 2026 expected to generate 80-100 million pesos in local economic impact
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Immersive TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Partnership for training and continuous improvement in mining. Immersive Technologies organizes 'El Tajo Grill' event recognizing best practices in the industry. Newmont Peñasquito received international recognition through this partnership for their continuous improvement project.
• Delegación General de Quebec en MéxicominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2026Quebec delegation strengthens ties with mining sector prior to RIM 2026, building international connections for the mining industry in Zacatecas.
• FLSmidthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Innovation Committee collaboration on mining laboratory automation conference focusing on precision, traceability, and efficiency. Camilo Rodríguez, Product Line Manager, leads technical sessions on sampling automation.
• Women in Mining (WIM) MéxicocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026WIM México collaborates on gender equity initiatives including workshops, forums, and recognition programs. Fatima Santillán serves as WIM Distrito Zacatecas President. Multiple member companies receive WIM seals.
• MSA (The Safety Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026MSA provides specialized safety training at the CLUSMIN facilities, including courses on portable gas detection, fall prevention, and competent persons for working at heights. Omar Aramayo Ochoa serves as MSA Training Specialist delivering courses.
• DrägercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Dräger collaborates with CLUSMIN on specialized industrial safety training including HAZMAT and GASMAN programs. Training sessions held at cluster facilities for mining industry personnel.
• Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAZ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Academic Mining Forum held at UAZ Unidad Académica de Ciencias de la Tierra. CLUSMIN reaffirms commitment to human talent development through academic-industry linkage.
• Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026ITAM delivers 'Diplomado en Gestión y Consolidación del Negocio' at CLUSMIN facilities. Modules include Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Strategic Decision-Making. Lucrecia Villanueva Struck and María Lucía del Carpio Romero serve as instructors.
• Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026Diplomado program spanning multiple months with modules on transformational leadership, emotional intelligence, team engineering, and business strategy. Graduation ceremony held for 2025 generation.
• Pan American Silver (Mina La Colorada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Local supplier development partnership conducting baseline diagnosis for local content. Sergio Flores Gómez (CLUSMIN Director) and Ignacio Castrejón Valdez (Supplier Committee President) participate in joint meetings.
• CCIMASS (Centro de Consultoría Industrial, Medio Ambiente, Seguridad y Salud)Implementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 12 May 2026Collaborates with Security, Health and Environment Committee on hazard identification and risk assessment training courses.
• CECyTEZ (CECyTE Zacatecas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Technical education partnership with CECyTE Plantel Plateros. Orla Camino Rojo receives students for tours and career exposure. Minera Saucito participates in educational initiatives.
• CECyTEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Organizing partner for 'Primer Congreso Internacional de Mantenimiento Industrial' with 146 attendees including 100 students from CECyT No. 18 'Zacatecas' of IPN.
• SandvikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Sandvik operates technician training program (23+ generations) at CLUSMIN facilities. Puts in operation first tungsten carbide recycling workshop in Mexico in Zacatecas. Conducts specialized training on DD312i jumbo miners and LH-514 loaders.
• Cyplus IdesaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026Orla Camino Rojo partnership with Cyplus Idesa for cyanide emergency response training. Conference delivered on cyanide intoxication management for medical personnel and civil protection.
• Arian SilvercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025Educational partnership with CECyTE Saucito through dual education model. Students complete year-long internships at mining operations. Yoselin began training in October 2025.
• Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2025CECyT No. 18 'Zacatecas' partners with CLUSMIN for maintenance congress and dual education programs. Hosts international congress with industry collaboration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cámara Minera de México (CAMIMEX): National mining industry chamber representing Mexico's largest mining operators. Most direct functional analogue to CLUSMIN at the national level, with overlapping membership and parallel convening/training roles.
• Asociación de Mineros de Sonora (AMSAC / SONAMIL): Sonora-based mining industry association supporting mining companies, suppliers, and government liaison in Mexico's largest mining state. Closest regional cluster peer to CLUSMIN's structure and offerings.
• Clúster Minero de Chihuahua: State-level mining cluster in Chihuahua providing similar convening, training, and supplier development services to mining operators in another major Mexican mining jurisdiction.

Broad incumbents

• Mining Association of Canada (MAC): National association of mining companies in Canada with extensive training, sustainability (TSM), and policy advocacy programs. Comparable in mandate to a national-scale version of CLUSMIN.
• International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM): Global mining industry body setting ESG, safety, and community standards. Comparable in convening and standards-setting role, but operating at global scale rather than regional.
• Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME): International professional society for mining and minerals professionals, offering training, conferences, and publications aligned with CLUSMIN's academic and training programs.
• Instituto de Minería Sustentable (UNAM) / Servicio Geológico Mexicano: Mexican governmental and academic institutions supporting mining sector development, training, and geological research. Adjacent ecosystem participants with overlapping conference and training roles.

Regional players

• Cámara Argentina de Empresarios Mineros (CAEM): Argentine mining industry chamber representing mining companies and suppliers. Comparable Latin American mining association with similar member-driven governance and convening mandate.
• Mining Industry Association of Quebec (IQMMM / QMEA): Quebec mining industry association. Directly relevant because CLUSMIN has an active partnership with the Quebec Delegation in Mexico and shares supplier-development and training themes.

Emerging players

• Women in Mining (WIM) Global: Global organization promoting gender equity in mining — directly overlapping with CLUSMIN's WIM México Distrito Zacatecas collaboration. Thematic partner/peer in the diversity and inclusion space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ClusterMinOrg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Clusmin

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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