VDMA Mining: New focus on Colombia

Komatsu Germany GmbH - Mining Division in Düsseldorf hosted on November 8, 2023 the meeting of the VDMA Mining Steering Committee Latin America. The mining market in the region keeps on demanding mining technology from Germany. After a short corona shock in 2020, mining production recovered quickly, increased above pre-pandemic level and seems to continue in the same direction. Peru, Chile, Brazil and Mexico have been traditionally the strongest destinations for VDMA Mining members. Lately, a new mining country seems to be coming up. Many members report about increasing activities in the raw materials sector of Colombia and a growing number of inquries. The committee decided to apply for an Official German Pavillion at a Colombian Mining Show in 2025.

Besides market topics, the meeting focused on how to protect intelectual property in Latin America. Giovanna Paola Girardi offered on behalf of Latin America IP SME Helpdesk a training with special attention on Peru, Chile and Brazil. The Latin America IP SME Helpdesk is a EU financed entity that offers help and advisory to Europe based SMEs.

The next regular meeting of the committee is going to take place at the premisses of STARCLEAN? - Schulte Strathaus GmbH & Co.KG in Werl on April 10, 2024.