LATIN AMERICA
Technology Due to its surface , operations at San Bartolomé do not require a full array of high-tech machinery to extract minerals ; still , the processing area is 80 to 90 percent automated . This innovative system has detectors for moisture , metal concentration , cyanide and pH levels , and is also enabled to monitor energy consumption . This data tracks any trends that indicate any adjustments and other measures that need to be taken .
For exploration tasks , technology contributes to be the most efficient processes of underground exploration , using laser beams , temperature sensors , and gas meters to send data to the surface .
Suppliers Coeur Mining ’ s key suppliers include vendors of replacement parts , lubricants and fuel , elements that guarantee a proper use of equipment . Other key supplies include explosives for detonations , and catering services .
The company ’ s vendors have been supportive during the decline in metals prices , open to renegotiate and cooperate with Couer Mining to , examine areas where savings would not impede in obtaining the same results .
“ We work with suppliers able to share our same values , and they must adhere to the responsibilities of our company ,” said Reyes .
Key People
Tony C . Astorga Director of Supply Chain Management at Coeur Mining
Tony C . Astorga joined Coeur in June 2012 and now serves as the Director – Supply Chain . Before joining Coeur , he served as the Contracts Manager for Barrick Gold of North America , Inc . working with various teams to standardize processes , improve contractor safety , and support CAPEX and OPEX projects throughout the region . Having originally working in various operational and maintenance support roles , Tony ’ s supply chain career has allowed him to serve various managerial roles ( in Materials , Purchasing , Commodities , Service , Contracts and Supply Chain ) working for companies such as ASARCO , Phelps Dodge ( now Freeport-McMoran ), Rio Tinto , Hecla , Barrick and now Coeur Mining Inc . Tony is a member of the Institute of Supply Chain ( ISM ) and holds a Bachelor ’ s and a Master ’ s degree in Business Administration .
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