A total of 84% of mining companies are willing to invest or partner with suppliers in Peru, with the aim of developing technologies in favor of the industry.
He indicated that the main function of mining suppliers is to develop technology and then place it in the mining industry, so that it can harness the benefits of that innovation linked to sustainable practices.
"Our prospective research has to do with raising hypotheses that appear in the relationship between a mining company and suppliers, regarding how they perceive innovation and sustainable practices," he noted.
Mansilla underscored that research reveals that 73% of mining companies believe mining suppliers should focus their efforts on innovating operational safety, while 68% on reducing operational costs.
Meanwhile, 25% prefer that they focus on reducing carbon footprint in their operations.
"When we asked (mining companies) where suppliers should focus, in terms of innovation, they said: operational safety, operational cost reduction, mainly equipment productivity and, at the bottom, sustainability," he indicated.
Moreover, the Chilean company's spokesperson stated that 56% of surveyed mining business people affirmed that it is currently unlikely to find a better supplier than the one they (already) have.
This idea is reinforced by the fact that 53% of respondents indicated that they have not considered replacing their technological provider to achieve efficiency in mine-related work, the specialist explained.
"(…) everyone would like to replace suppliers, but not everyone sees that there is a better one than the one they have. So, what happens is that suppliers tend to maintain their position, and the same (happens) with innovation," he concluded.