Strategic Minerals.
Unlocking the Potential
of Small and Mid-Size Mining.
We transform the traditional extractive model: our technological platform connects the untapped geological potential of Chilean small and medium-scale mining with the European Union’s demand for Critical Raw Materials (CRM) — directly, securely, and with full traceability.
Critical Raw Materials for the EU
Guaranteed traceability
Connected continents
EU regulatory compliance
Partners & Certifications
- EU Smelters
- Global Logistics
- ISO & ESG Audits
- Trade Finance
- CSRD Compliant
- AI-Powered
About Us
Not just a commercial trader.
We are a value-creating partner.
Pacifico Australe Trade focuses on resolving 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).
The traditional commercialization structure — dominated by a local monopsony that limits and restricts small producers — leaves deposits of strategic minerals and high-value by-products entirely outside the international market, causing a systemic loss of value across the entire extraction 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. Every step, managed.
We provide end-to-end coverage of the mineral value chain: 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. Our supplier network includes small and mid-size producers typically excluded from traditional international commercialization channels.
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 the real profitability of strategic mineral deposits and by-products systematically overlooked by the traditional commercialization structure (local monopsony).
Automated assignment of identified minerals to the most suitable local processing plants based on technical characteristics, available capacity, and geographic proximity — maximizing commercial yield before export.
Dedicated portal for the EU buyer with full visibility on every batch: quality and assay certificates, verified ESG milestones, payments conditioned on agreed parameters, and an immutable audit trail from extraction to port.
PORT TO PORT
Integrated Logistics
We manage the entire logistics chain seamlessly, from the Chilean mine 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 (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Genoa, Tarragona)
- Full customs documentation management and compliance with EU import requirements, including EUDR and conflict minerals regulation
- Comprehensive cargo insurance and risk management throughout maritime and land transport
- Technology-driven route optimization to reduce transit times, operating costs, and CO₂ emissions per shipment
- 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 European commercial market.
Network
Established relationships with small and mid-size Chilean producers and qualified European institutional buyers.
Technology
Pioneering B2B platform connecting Chile’s untapped geological potential with European CRM demand in a structured way.
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.
CO₂ reduction vs baseline
Green-certified suppliers
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.
Social audits completed
ILO Standards compliance
Governance & Traceability
Every batch is tracked from extraction to port with an immutable audit trail. ESG reporting per GRI and CSRD standards, full supply chain due diligence, and compliance with the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation and CSDDD.
Scarica il nostro Report ESG
Dati verificati da terze parti, metodologia trasparente e impegni misurabili per ogni ciclo operativo.
Contact
Let's talk about opportunities.
Are you a Chilean mining company 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.
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The technological bridge between the geological potential of Chilean small and medium-scale mining and the European Union’s demand for strategic minerals.
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