SNF has established its Mining Technical Center in Brazil at the Gorceix Foundation’s Technological Campus (CT³) in Ouro Preto — a recognized hub for applied research and industrial development in the mining and metallurgy sectors.
Founded in 1960, the Gorceix Foundation is a private, non-profit institution dedicated to scientific and technological advancement. It works closely with the School of Mines at UFOP – Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, connecting academic expertise with real-world industrial challenges.
Being based at CT³ enables SNF Mining to collaborate directly with academic teams and industry partners to develop, test, and validate solutions under conditions that reflect real mining operations.
This presence strengthens our ability to:
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Accelerate innovation cycles through applied research
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Validate solutions faster in field-relevant conditions
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Improve process performance through operational testing and data
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Deliver practical, site-ready outcomes for mining operators
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Support efficiency and sustainability through performance-driven innovation
Because innovation delivers the greatest value when it is built close to operations.
