Escuela de Negocios Mineros (ENM) was established in 2009 as a unique initiative in Chile and around the world, driven by the Catholic University of the North together with leading mining companies and public organizations linked to productive development. Its creation responded to the need for advanced human capital capable of addressing the strategic, technological, and operational challenges of a mining industry undergoing constant transformation.

Since then, ENM has become a meeting point between academia, industry, and the public sector, delivering specialized education that integrates technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and applied innovation.

MISSION: EDUCATING LEADERS FOR THE FUTURE OF MINING

ENM was founded under a distinctive principle that remains at the core of its identity today: “from mining and for mining.”

Its mission is to educate professionals capable of:

• -Understanding the technical and operational complexity of the mining industry.
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• -Leading teams in highly demanding environments.
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• -Driving innovation and continuous improvement.
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• -Integrating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
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• -Managing challenges related to sustainability, productivity, and digital transformation.

• -Nearly 300 graduates from the Master’s Degree in Mining Management.

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• -More than 1,500 professionals through specialized programs.

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• These graduates now hold strategic positions in mining companies, supplier organizations, public institutions, and research centers.

   

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS FOR WORLD-CLASS MINING

ENM maintains partnerships with internationally recognized institutions, including:

• -University of Queensland (Australia)
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• -ESPOL (Ecuador)
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• -Universidad Laval (Canadá)
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• -Universidades del consorcio CALDO
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• -Colorado School of Mines (Estados Unidos)
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• -Universidad Católica de Salta (Argentina)

These collaborations strengthen academic excellence, student mobility opportunities, and the incorporation of global standards into ENM’s educational programs.

COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The knowledge, expertise, and technologies generated by the Chilean mining industry have had a profound impact on society, from fostering a strong safety culture to advancing renewable energy adoption, water resource innovation, and the management of large-scale projects.

ENM contributes to extending this legacy by educating professionals capable of transforming the industry, expanding its positive impacts, and leading the challenges of a sector that is strategic to national development.

A CONSOLIDATED PROJECT WITH A VISION FOR THE FUTURE

More than 16 years after its creation, ENM stands as a solid, relevant, and highly respected institution. Its growth has been made possible through the commitment of its Board of Directors, the support of the Catholic University of the North, and the dedicated work of academic and professional teams who strive for excellence every day.

ENM reaffirms its mission to continue building a more innovative, sustainable, and competitive mining industry by educating the leaders who will shape its future.