Cluster Minero de ZacatecasJaime Lomelín

Birth of Clusters in Mexico

12 November 2014

Zacatecas.

12/10/14

• State founded in 1546 following the silver mines discovered.

• Population: 1.5 million• GSP: US$ 10.8

billion• GSP (Mining): 38.3%• Mexico is the number one silver

producer country in the world.

• Zacatecas silver production represents 20% of the mexican production.

• Zacatecas is also the leader in the production of lead and zinc and second in gold and copper in Mexico.

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• Zacatecas mines 260,000 tons/day.

Participation and Organization

CLUSMIN WAS FOUNDED IN 2012WHO PARTICIPATE

• 7 Mining groups that operate 15 mines (95% of the state production)

• 43 Suppliers• 3 Universities• 6 Government agencies (Federal

and State)HOW IS ORGANIZED: 4 COMMITTEES

• Suppliers• Human Resources• Technology and Innovation• Health, Safety and Environment

What is clusmin doing• Bring supplies closer to the mining industry.• Create chain of suppliers (suppliers close to suppliers)• Convert Zacatecas as a center to supply the mining industry of Mexico, regional and

export.• Develop human resources to the mining industry and to its suppliers.• Foster research, development and innovation among mining companies and suppliers.• Promote the culture of health and safety among all mining companies, contractors and

suppliers and operate in harmony with the environment.