SIMPOSIUM
ORIGIN
The Ibero-American International Symposium on Mine Ventilation (SIVM) originated in 2018, thanks to the initiative of the Department of Mining Engineering at the University of Santiago de Chile, with the purpose of bringing together academia, industry, and professionals linked to mine ventilation.
Since then, the event has been held every two years in different host countries, promoting research, technological innovation, and the exchange of experiences among specialists from across the region.
PREVIOUS EDITIONS
1st Edition – Santiago de Chile, Chile 2018
The first Symposium marked the beginning of an academic and professional network dedicated to the study and improvement of mine ventilation in South America. Organized by the Department of Mining Engineering at the University of Santiago de Chile, it gathered researchers, professors, professionals, and industry representatives to exchange experiences and share the latest technical advances in the field.
The program included specialized courses, keynote lectures, technical-scientific presentations, and technical visits to the Chuquicamata Underground Mine and El Teniente, two of Chile’s most emblematic mining operations.
- 📅 Date: November 19–23, 2018
- 🌐 Web: https://www.facebook.com/SIVM2018/?locale=es_LA
2nd Edition – Lima, Peru 2021
The second edition was held virtually, in a context marked by the global pandemic, and organized by the School of Mining Engineering of the National University of Engineering (UNI) in Peru.
The event brought together over 300 participants from different countries, who took part in technical-scientific sessions, specialization workshops, and the Mining Ventilation Expo 2021.
This edition reaffirmed the international character of the symposium and strengthened its goal of sharing knowledge and promoting innovation in underground mine ventilation.
- 📅 Date: March 28–31, 2021
- 🌐 Web: https://www.facebook.com/sivm2021/
3rd Edition – Zacatecas, Mexico 2022
Held in a hybrid format (in-person and virtual), the third symposium took place at the Centro Platero de Zacatecas and was organized by WeMining, with support from Mexican academic and technical institutions.
The event featured the Ventilation Expo 2022, hands-on workshops, and scientific-technical presentations focused on energy efficiency, environmental control, and the application of computational simulation tools.
This edition represented an important step in strengthening technical exchange and international cooperation in mine ventilation.
- 📅 Date: October 10–14, 2022
- 🌐 Web: https://www.sivmmx.com/
4th Edition – Ouro Preto, Brazil 2024
The fourth Ibero-American International Symposium on Mine Ventilation was jointly organized by the Departments of Mining Engineering of the Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) and the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) — prestigious host institutions recognized in the mining field.
This edition focused on technological advancements, sustainable ventilation strategies, and the exchange of experiences on safety, efficiency, and environmental control in underground operations.
- 📅 Date: September 2–6, 2024
- 🌐 Web: https://www.sivm2024.com.br/
