Strategic Minerals.
Unlocking the Potential
of Small and Mid-Size Mining.
We export strategic minerals and metals from Chile to European industry. Our platform focuses on the untapped geological potential of Chilean small- and mid-scale mining and turns it into secure, traceable supply, fully compliant with the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials (CRM) framework, with a single accountable counterparty throughout the entire operation.
Critical Raw Materials for the EU
Traceability
Marketable minerals
EU regulatory compliance
Partners & Certifications
- CL Miners
- EU Smelters
- Global Logistics
- CSRD Compliant
- Trade Finance
- AI-Powered
Discover MinTradeAI
B2B Platform · Minerals Intelligence
Discover MinTradeAI
B2B Platform · Minerals Intelligence
About Us
We are the strategic partner that creates value, from origin to destination.
Pacifico Australe Minerals was born to solve one of the mining sector’s most deep-seated challenges: the historical disconnect between the vast geological potential of small and mid-size Chilean mining and Europe’s growing demand for critical raw materials (CRM).
Local purchasing power is built around Copper, Gold and Silver. Every other strategic mineral — Cobalt, Molybdenum, Zinc, Platinum-group metals and more — has no formal buyer in Chile: high-value deposits and by-products remain locked out of the international market, driving a systemic loss of value across the entire extractive chain.
With offices in Santiago and Milan, we combine direct knowledge of the Chilean mining landscape with a commercial and regulatory vision deeply rooted in the European market. We are the bridge that transforms overlooked resources into reliable, traceable, ESG-compliant supplies for the EU’s strategic industries.
Our Services
From extraction to smelter. Support and management at every stage.
We facilitate the connection between the mining producer and the European market: from the commercialization of concentrates and strategic metals, to our B2B technology platform, through to integrated port-to-port logistics.
MAIN SERVICE
Minerals Trading
The heart of our business. We consistently and reliably supply the full range of Chilean strategic mineral products to qualified European buyers: smelters, refineries, and high-tech manufacturing industries.
We structure spot operations and medium-to-long-term contracts with guarantees on quality, quantity, and certified traceability, adapting to each buyer’s specific technical requirements.
Products traded
B2B ECOSYSTEM
Agency & Consulting
We provide strategic consulting to Chilean mining companies and European buyers, supported by our pioneering technology platform that significantly reduces the structural inefficiencies of the traditional mineral value chain. The platform operates on three core pillars:
Cross-referencing of geospatial and mineralogical data to identify additional minerals and by-products in their deposits, typically unvalued by traditional local purchasing powers.
Guidance and proposal of local plants for mineral concentration, based on technical characteristics, available capacity, and geographic proximity — maximizing commercial yield before export.
Dedicated portal for the EU buyer with detailed tracking of each batch: quality and assay certificates, verified ESG milestones, payments conditioned on agreed parameters, and an unalterable audit trail from origin to port.
PORT TO PORT
Integrated Logistics
We manage the entire logistics chain seamlessly, from the mining facility in Chile to the European smelter. A single coordination point for complex cross-continental operations, eliminating administrative complexity and risk for our partners.
- Port coordination at major Chilean ports (Antofagasta, Coquimbo, Valparaíso) and EU destination ports
- End-to-end management of customs documentation and EU import compliance: EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542 for Cobalt and Nickel, EU Conflict Minerals Regulation 2017/821, and the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) framework
- Comprehensive cargo insurance and risk management throughout maritime and land transport
- Structuring of letters of credit, pre-shipment financing, and trade finance solutions dedicated to Chilean SME miners
From Chilean extraction and production sites to major European hubs (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Genoa, Tarragona and others).
Why choose Pacifico Australe Trade
Four concrete advantages that set us apart from the traditional trading structure.
Synergy
We integrate operational presence in Chile with direct access to the EU commercial market.
Network
Dynamic and expanding network of European industrial buyers and Chilean producers, primarily from the small and medium-scale mining sector.
Technology
Pioneering B2B platform connecting untapped geological potential with minerals and metals demand, securely and efficiently.
Flexible Structures
Spot operations, forward contracts and multi-year off-takes tailored to each client’s and producer’s specific needs.
Sustainability
Responsible mining.
Sustainable future.
Every operation is structured to comply with the EU’s highest environmental, social and governance standards. ESG compliance and full traceability from extraction to port are built into our business model — not an add-on.
Environmental
We exclusively select certified suppliers that comply with emission limits and Chilean water and mineral waste management regulations. Every shipment is optimized to reduce its carbon footprint. Full compliance with the European Green Deal and EU Taxonomy.
Social
We promote fair working conditions throughout the mining supply chain. We pay special attention to local communities and indigenous peoples’ rights in extraction areas. Zero-tolerance policy for child or forced labor across the entire supply chain.
Audits completed
98%
ILO Standards compliance
100%
Governance & Traceability
Every batch is tracked from extraction to port with an immutable audit trail. Full supply-chain due diligence under the EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542, the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation and the CSDDD, with reporting aligned to GRI and CSRD standards.
Contact
Let's talk about opportunities.
Are you a Chilean mining company with minerals the local market does not pay for — or looking for direct commercialization channels to Europe? Are you a European buyer in need of a reliable supply of concentrates, PGMs, or other minerals?. Contact us.
+39 344 699 0220
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