Saint Elvira
At Empresas Santa Elvira, we have more than 57 years of uninterrupted experience as leading contractors in the Chilean mining industry. Our experience allows us to go beyond conventional services: we have the technical and operational capacity to carry out the entire operation of deposits, integrating ourselves into the heart of our clients' value chain.
Over Half a Century of Excellence
At Empresas Santa Elvira, we actively contribute to the development of mining, committed to promoting efficient, safe, and sustainable operations. Since 1969, we have evolved alongside the industry, developing technical, operational, and human capabilities that allow us to respond to the challenges of highly demanding mining projects, bringing real value to each of our clients.
Specialists in Comprehensive Mine Operations
As mining contractors, we take on the challenge of managing complex engineering projects and large-scale operations. This is possible thanks to:
Senior Human Capital
Heavy-duty machinery
Safety Culture
Mechanical Availability and Safety
We understand that in the operation of a complete mine, time is the most valuable resource. That is why we guarantee superior maintenance standards through:
Own Infrastructure
Mechanical workshops with extensive facilities for large-scale interventions.
Technical Partnerships
Direct collaboration with authorized brand representatives to ensure maximum productivity and service life for each piece of equipment.
Our History
We are a family-owned holding company founded in 1969 by Pedro and Nelson Prado Páez. In our early days, we mainly operated in road transport throughout the country.
During the 1980s, with a vision for growth, we began providing direct services to the mining industry, specializing in the transport of explosives and earthmoving.
In recent years, with the aim of boosting our development, we have taken on new and demanding challenges within the mining industry, promoting a process of diversification of our activities and consolidating a management style based on cooperation, participation, and teamwork.
This approach is based on our commitment to personal development, continuous improvement of operational practices, risk prevention, environmental protection, and the ongoing incorporation of technology as a key factor in competitiveness.
Timeline
Santa Elvira Companies
Foundation
Getting started in road transport.
Entry to Mining
s commenced transportation and land movement services in Santiago, Calama, and El Salvador, participating in underground and open-pit mining operations.
Operational Growth
Incorporation of equipment such as hoppers, front-end loaders
and heavy machinery, strengthening earthmoving and mining transport capabilities
and expanding presence in different sites
throughout the country.
Diversification
Development of new mining services and adoption of
technologies for larger-scale operations.
Heavy-duty expansion
Incorporation of heavy-duty trucks for
earthmoving and open pit services at
sites in El Salvador, El Teniente, Kinross, and Calama.
That same year, a complete mining operation
was established at Minera Tugal.
Acknowledgments
Receiving awards for excellence in safety and operational management.
Consolidation of the Holding Company
Integration of drilling, loading,
transportation, and plant operation services.
Excellence in Security
Millions of households without accidents and contracts with "Zero
Accidents."
Current Leadership
More than four years without accidents at Minera Zaldívar, consolidating its leadership in safety and mining operations.
Our Clients
