LATAMFEBRUARY 2026, volume 08 - Issue 12(ISSN 2835-9631)ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Metals & Mining ReviewVisit www.metalsminingreview.comManaging EditorSamantha Jones Editorial StaffJoe PhilipLaura PintoMatthew JacobMerlin WatsonDaniel HolmesLeah JaneEmail:sales@metalsminingreview.comeditor@metalsminingreview.commarketing@metalsminingreview.comSamantha Joneseditor@metalsminingreview.comBuilding Mining Performance Through AccountabilityEditorialLatin America's mining sector is entering a phase where performance is determined less by expansion and more by discipline. Operational accountability, resilient infrastructure, and people first leadership now define success, as companies across engineering, services, and workforce management focus on consistent execution and long term responsibility in a tighter operating environment.Our cover story features Tecnagent, recognized as Mining Infrastructure and Engineering Company of the Year in Latin America 2026 for an operating model grounded in full lifecycle accountability. For more than eight decades, the company has remained responsible not only for engineering and installation, but also for commissioning, maintenance, and long-term performance in the field.Operational resilience underground is reinforced by companies that design for real conditions rather than theoretical performance. HCA Mining, recognized as Top Mine Drainage and Ventilation Services in Latin America 2026, exemplifies this approach through site-specific drainage and ventilation systems tailored to the extreme and variable environments of underground operations. By combining customized ventilation and pumping solutions with real-time environmental monitoring and rapid on-site response, the company helps mines maintain safety, energy efficiency, and operational continuity.Leadership perspectives in this issue extend the discussion beyond infrastructure to the human foundations of performance. Isabel Montes, People Vice President at Newmont Corporation, reflects on how a prolonged strike exposed gaps in trust, communication, and leadership. From a complementary operational lens, Bridget Grewal, Director of Packaging Continuous Improvement at Magna International, highlights how practical technology adoption strengthens control over critical assets and supports production continuity.Together, the companies and perspectives featured in this edition make one point clear. In today's mining environment, performance is sustained through accountability at every level. We invite readers to explore these stories and consider how disciplined execution and responsible leadership are shaping the future of mining in Latin America.Let us know your thoughts!VisualizersRobert Grey SmithAsher BlakeCopyright © 2026 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffLATAM
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