Pares&Alvarez strengthens its presence in Australia through IMARC 2026

The company is taking part in the Australia Mining Mission 2026, with activities in Sydney and Perth aimed at strengthening business relationships, exploring new opportunities and showcasing Chilean engineering capabilities in the Australian mining market.

Pares&Alvarez is participating in the Australia Mining Mission 2026, an initiative led by ProChile, AndesMETS and the Chilean-Australian Chamber of Commerce (Auscham), designed to connect Chilean mining suppliers with companies, organisations and key stakeholders across Australia’s mining industry.

Representing the company are Andrés Jara, Business Development Manager at Pares&Alvarez and a Board Member of Auscham, and Camila González, Project Manager at Pares&Alvarez Australia.

Since 2022, the mission has become an important platform for engagement between Chile and Australia, creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange and business development in one of the world’s most dynamic mining markets.

The mission centres on IMARC 2026 (International Mining and Resources Conference), held from 27 to 29 October at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney). Recognised as Australia’s leading mining event and one of the most significant globally, IMARC brings together mining companies, suppliers, investors and industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of mining.

For Pares&Alvarez, the mission provides an opportunity to strengthen its position in Australia, where the company has maintained an office in Perth since 2021. Through its local presence, Pares&Alvarez aims to connect its expertise in engineering, environmental services, permitting and project management with opportunities across the Australian mining industry.

Strengthening ties between Chile and Australia

The mission began in Sydney with the Chilean delegation’s Welcome Drinks, marking the start of the programme. This was followed by a welcome event hosted by Austmine, the industry association representing Australian mining technology and service providers, offering an opportunity to engage with industry stakeholders ahead of IMARC.

As part of IMARC 2026, Andrés Jara will participate as a panellist in the Chile–Australia Mining Dialogue 2026: Strategic Partners for the Mining of the Future, bringing together public and private sector representatives to discuss investment opportunities, technological collaboration and mining project development between the two countries.

Beyond IMARC, the mission includes institutional meetings, discussions with industry representatives and networking activities aimed at strengthening connections between the Chilean and Australian mining sectors and identifying new opportunities for collaboration.

The delegation will then travel to Perth, Australia’s leading mining business hub, where the programme will continue with meetings, business activities and technical visits to gain first-hand insight into the challenges, innovations and trends shaping the industry’s future.

“Australia is a strategic market for Pares&Alvarez, and our presence in Perth reflects our long-term commitment to its mining industry. Chile has strong technical capabilities and extensive experience in developing complex projects that can bring real value to Australian mining companies. This mission allows us to strengthen relationships, identify opportunities for collaboration and continue building bridges between our two markets,” said Andrés Jara.