Core Resources was selected as a finalist in the 2018 Latin America (LATAM) Market Entry Accelerator Program, recognising its strength in delivering innovative process technology and metallurgical services to the global mining industry. Facilitated by Austrade in partnership with the Queensland Government, the program supports Australian METS companies to enter high-growth markets across Latin America, including Chile, Peru and Mexico.
Core’s inclusion highlights its strong capabilities in metallurgical testwork, process engineering and the commercialisation of innovative technologies such as the Albion Process™ and Toowong Process™. These technologies have delivered strong outcomes for clients across gold, base metals and critical minerals projects.
Of particular relevance to the Latin American market is the Toowong Process™, a patented hydrometallurgical process developed by Core to remove arsenic and other deleterious elements from base metal concentrates. It enables mining operations to produce a clean concentrate suitable for smelting, while managing arsenic safely at the mine site. This is particularly important for projects where traditional processing routes are not feasible due to high impurity levels, which often result in significant financial penalties or export restrictions.
Core participated in an intensive four-day workshop as part of the accelerator program, pitching to Latin American experts and refining its market entry strategy. The company also received tailored mentoring and in-market support to assist with commercialisation pathways, regulatory considerations and relationship-building across the region.
Core’s track record in delivering metallurgical testing services, pilot plants, process flowsheets and advanced process engineering made it a standout candidate for the program. The company looks forward to further developing its presence in Latin America by offering practical, environmentally responsible solutions to complex mineral processing challenges.
The Australian Latin American Market Entry Accelerator Program is supported by the Australian Government through the Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
