Technical rigor
Sober communication, traceability and a clear distinction between measurement, analysis and interpretation.
Applied mining technology and tailored solutions for leaching
Andes Sigma designs and implements tailored technology solutions for mining, with a current focus on internal hydraulic visibility for heap leaching.
The company combines sound engineering judgment, proprietary technology development, data analysis and field implementation capabilities to build solutions tailored to real operational problems.
Approach
- Applied design and development of equipment, software and monitoring architecture according to the operational case.
- Field instrumentation, data acquisition, monitoring, visualization and technical-operational analysis configured according to client requirements.
- Field equipment with photovoltaic power and self-charging.
- Field pilots designed to validate coverage, observed behavior, operational usefulness and scale-up criteria.
- Technical analysis, water control, complementary variables and operational decision support within instrumented zones.
- Capacity for partnerships, licensing and business collaboration.
Technical analysis and recommendations are available as supporting capabilities; the commercial focus is the development and implementation of technology solutions for real leaching problems.
Applied development
Field equipment, software, data and internal hydraulic visibility designed for real operational problems in heap leaching.
Gradual validation
Gradual validation through measurable pilots, operational evidence and decisions to adjust or scale up.
Founding team
Experience in designing and implementing applied technology
The founding team combines experience in mining, hydrometallurgy, electrowinning, industrial measurement, automation, software, patents, technology scale-up, financing and complex project management.
Technology track record
Background supporting in-house development
Jorge Garcés, founder of Andes Sigma, has experience developing technology for hydrometallurgical and electrochemical processes. These projects belong to his prior track record and contribute to Andes Sigma's current development capability.
Instrumentation and monitoring in electrowinning (EW)
Development of patented technology to measure current in electrowinning cells, later licensed to Hatch. The work integrated instrumentation, electronics, data acquisition, communications and monitoring for hydrometallurgical processes.
Electrolysis for improved efficiency
Development of a patented solution to produce hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis, using prototypes and testing. It integrated electrochemical design, hardware, electronics, control and software.
This track record supports Andes Sigma's ability to design and develop tailored technology solutions for new operational challenges.
