With 70 years of experience in transport and logistics, Cruz del Sur continues to strengthen its expertise in demanding mining operations, combining international safety standards, ongoing training, and emergency prevention and response protocols.
By Panorama Minero
Mining logistics presents challenges that go beyond the transportation of goods. Long distances, extreme geographical conditions and the nature of certain cargoes require carefully planned operations, where safety is a critical factor in ensuring operational continuity.
With more than three decades of experience supporting operations in mining regions, Cruz del Sur provides specialised logistics solutions for the industry, combining local knowledge, planning and safety procedures adapted to the requirements of each project. The company also works closely with specialised local suppliers to ensure operations in areas with challenging geographical conditions.
One of its main distinguishing features is its certification under the International Cyanide Management Code (ICMI), an international standard that establishes requirements for the safe transportation of cyanide used in mining operations, covering incident prevention, personnel training and emergency preparedness.
“Safety is a central component of our value proposition for the mining industry. It is not simply about meeting the requirements of each operation, but about giving our customers the confidence of working with a logistics operator that understands the risks associated with mining and has procedures in place to manage them,” says Luis Cabral, Commercial Manager of Cruz del Sur’s Mining and Energy Division.
Prevention and Training: From Protocols to Practice
As part of its operational safety policy, Cruz del Sur conducts emergency drills to test its response procedures in critical situations.
The company recently carried out a cyanide spill simulation at its Logistics Operations Centre, involving different departments responsible for managing this type of cargo.
“Emergency drills allow us to put procedures into practice in realistic situations, assess how our teams respond and identify opportunities for improvement. In operations of this nature, preparation and coordination are essential to ensure a safe and efficient response,” explains Diego Ludovico, Operations Manager of Cruz del Sur’s Mining Division.
These exercises form part of a preventive approach aimed at strengthening the organisation’s response capabilities and promoting a safety culture at every level of its operations.
A Commitment Supporting Mining Development
Against a backdrop of growth in Argentina’s mining industry, the professionalisation of logistics services is becoming increasingly important. The development of new projects and the expansion of existing operations require suppliers capable of combining geographical coverage, technical expertise and high safety standards.
For Cruz del Sur, this environment represents an opportunity to continue supporting the industry with solutions tailored to the needs of each project, with prevention, training and continuous improvement as fundamental pillars.
“Mining needs logistics partners capable of supporting its development with predictability, operational capacity and a commitment to safety. That is the value we aim to deliver at Cruz del Sur,” concludes Cabral.
