November 2022 ALABC E-Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE 

  • Industry News - A combination of news articles specifically curated for news relevant to the Latin American region. 
  • Upcoming Events - Registration links so that you can secure your place at important business events. 
  • New Members - Get in contact with our new member companies to create new business opportunities. 
  • Featured Members - Find out which companies are being featured this month. 
  • Previous Events - Gain access to previous event photos and webinar recordings to share with your friends and colleagues on social media. 
  • Event Sponsorship Opportunities - Provide more exposure to your business by sponsoring an ALABC event through event partnerships and marketing strategies. 

Exceptional Costa Rica


The drums of globalization, technological lightning, and the climate threat have tested human capacity worldwide. So, what has Costa Rica done?

Costa Rica is more than a country; it is a concept. Since the end of the last century, it has made social innovations whose results have attracted disproportionate global attention.

How does it benefit us all?

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PwC - Doing Business in the Dominican Republic 2022

Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic is an attractive region for investment, where its countries have for years excelled in various sectors such as financial services, information and communications technology, manufacturing and logistics, tourism, among others.

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ALABC Member Sigdo Koppers Engineering and Construction gets ready to enter the Australian Market


Recognized for its valuable contribution to the mining and energy industry, both in Chile, Peru, Brazil and Colombia, Sigdo Koppers Engineering and Construction (SKIC) today explores venturing into Australia and Canada.


"Today we are supporting the strategic departure of ore to its destination with the construction of port works and we are already building the complex for Teck-Bechtel's Quebrada Blanca II," emphasizes Ignacio Dünner, Corporate Commercial Director of Sigdo Koppers Engineering and Construction.


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India, Mexico and Southeast Asia will benefit from 'the great diversification,' Australia's Kevin Rudd says


“When I look around the world, I see three sets, three zones of activity which are currently benefiting from let’s call it ‘the great diversification’ or ... [the] ‘early decoupling debate,’” he said at the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business in Singapore. 

“One is Southeast Asia, where we are now, the second is India ... And certainly from the North American perspective, it’s Mexico, obviously benefiting from the Nafta, or the Nafta-plus economic arrangements.” 


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ALABC and VETA Education Agency Christmas Harbour Cruise

Meet your next talent in this Christmas networking event with VETA and ALABC.

Date: 15th December 2022

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: 

King Street Wharf #6, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000

Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact ceo@alabc.com.au

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Aquarius Lawyers

With more than 20 years’ legal and business experience, our expertise lies in advising and representing organisations and businesses on all issues pertaining to the marine environment. We have experience consulting on aquaculture, marine and fisheries law, maritime security and marine resources management.

Whether your water-based business is in the start-up phase, just been purchased or you have been operating for some time, we can assist you in ensuring it is compliant and protects your asset.

If you have a regulatory issue, a contract dispute or just require some legal agreements we can assist.

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Beltz Mining Limited

The Institute of Medical English is an education provider focused on helping IMG (International Medical Graduates), International Medical Students, Scientists and other international healthcare professionals to become more confident in Medical English.

We are accelerating their international success by offering opportunities for professional development and short courses so that they are upskilled in Medical English.

We focus on Medical English because it plays a central role in their career journey, today and in the future.

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Queensland Department of Education


The Department of Education delivers world-class education services for Queenslanders at every stage of their personal and professional development. Through key portfolios – Early Childhood and Education – we strive to ensure that Queenslanders have the education they need to contribute to the economy.

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Hofmann Engineering



Since 1969 Hofmann Engineering has provided specialist engineering services to Australia's industry leaders. Quality Assurance accreditation by Lloyds (LRQA) complements our total quality culture. Our commitment to continuous quality improvement touches every aspect of our products, services, and customer support.

Hofmann Engineering staff and management alike pursue a single goal - a total focus on quality in every aspect of manufacture, customer service and on time delivery. We believe in continuous improvement and always working at being the engineering and technological leader in our industries. Our individual skills and experience are what underlies our reputation as a totally self-contained engineering company with all resources "under one roof".

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22 November 2022


ALABC COALAR Canberra Networking Day


It was a great privilege to welcome the Honourable Tim Watts MP, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, to our Annual Canberra Networking Day for 2022.

The Australia-Latin America Business Council, in collaboration with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) hosted our flagship event for 2022 on the 22nd of November at Parliament House.

With thanks to the Hon. Tim Watts, our Chairman Richard Andrews along with an exclusive group of Latin American Ambassadors, Government officials, Patron members and the ALABC Board had the chance to hear about the Australian Government's priorities to working with Latin America and the value of engaging with the people who will continue to develop and grow the relationship between the regions.

Over 40 people attended this exclusive and private event, including 14 Latin American Ambassadors and Heads of Mission.

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2 November 2022

IMARC Latin America Mining Dinner

The ALABC Latin America Mining Dinner was held on the opening day of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC).
Many of our special guests and speakers had travelled from overseas and interstate to take part in IMARC and this event, with delegations from Chile, Peru, Argentina and Ecuador 
to which was well received last night with over 240 people in attendance.

Our guests had the opportunity to hear from 5 exceptional speakers and experts in the mining and resources industry:

The Hon. Madeleine King MP, Australian Federal Minister for Resources,
Ms Maria Fernanda Avila, Secretary for Mines of Argentina,
Mr Darryl Cuzzubbo, CEO of SolGold Plc
Mr Darrell White, Executive General Manager - Americas at Thiess
Mr Carlos Castro Silvestre, Manager - Corporate Affairs and Business Development at MMG Limited Las Bambas 

GOLD SPONSORDuratray International

Duratray International is a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-efficiency customised dump bodies for haulage equipment.

From its headquarters in Melbourne, Victoria, Duratray has been operating in Australia since 2001, when it was acquired by Chilean holding Conyment International Group. Since inception, the company has grown its international footprint to more than 35 countries and established offices and manufacturing facilities in a number of locations including South Africa and Canada. Duratray's dump bodies have a high level of acceptance in large-scale open-pit mineral mines such as bauxite, coal, copper, diamonds, nick, gold and iron ore.

Currently, there are over 2,000 high-efficiency customised Duratray dump bodies operating globally, ranging in sizes from 40 to 400 tones for all major truck manufactures, including Caterpillar, Komatsu and Liebherr.

SILVER SPONSORS: EucoClean Australia and Intermodal Solutions Group. 

BRONZE SPONSORS: Andes AgileLake Resources, LQG Energy & Mining Consulting.

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