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Fund for the Promotion of Scientific and Technological Development (FONDEF) Government R&D programme, sponsors industry related and environment research projects granted to universities and technological institutes. Features complete project database and lines of work (also more information in Spanish). Metallurgical and Mining Research Center (CIMM) Non-profit research institution devoted to scientific and technological development in mining industries, mainly copper. Fundación Chile Technology transfer government institution, contributes added value in productive sectors of goods and services, featuring extensive projects and information in areas such as agribusiness, marine resources, forest industry, environment and biotechnology, among others. Sernapesca National Fisheries Service (Servicio Nacional de Pesca), government fishing regulations. List of sanitary resolutions in English (pdf files). Natural Resources Information Center (CIREN) Government funded research institute, focusing in natural resources inventory, and its corresponding cartography (GIS). Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO ) - Chile Searchable scientific Chilean publications database, featuring full articles in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Expert Group on Minerals and Energy Exploration and Development (Gemeed) One of the APEC Energy Working Groups, formed to discuss, issues linked to mining industries, such as technology, trade, investment, relationship with the environment and communities, exploration and development policies for minerals and metals. Information about meetings, projects and workshops. Military Geographic Institute (IGM) Official authority, representing the State, in all matters involving Geography, land surveying and the creation of cartography of Chilean territory. Most content in Spanish; online store for maps and multimedia. International MassMin 2004 Conference 4th version of the major massive mining conference in the world, held in Santiago, August 2004. Lists of participants and papers presented. Main areas: Mine Design, Planning and Operation, Applied Geomechanics in mining, Mass Mining Methods, Case Stories, Research and Technological Innovation, Transition from Open Pit to Underground Mining. 6th International Seminar on Paste and Thickened Tailings Paste 2005, focused on the latest innovations and state-of-the art of preparing, transporting and disposing of paste and thickened tailings in a safe and environmentally sound way. Mining Engineering Department of the University of Chile. Santiago, April 20-22, 2005. |
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