Innovative, Adaptable and Environmentally-Friendly Solutions

As mining companies become increasingly conscious of environmental impacts, this spirit extends not only to operations within the mine but also to temporary facilities installed for office space and workers’ quarters. These buildings must be easy and fast to install in remote locations and, importantly, leave little trace after they have been removed. This is where modular buildings are seeing a surge in popularity.

According to Eduardo Zarza, Mining Manager of modular solutions provider Espaciomovil, usable space often comes at a premium on mine sites but one of the biggest advantages of his products is that they are easily adapted to fit any location. “We recognize the need to build a deep knowledge of the area and its geology before starting a project and work together with the client to develop a solution that will meet his or her particular needs,” he says. Speed is also a crucial aspect of Espaciomovil’s business and something that is of utmost importance for customers.

One of the reasons Espaciomovil Movil can offer this level of service is because it is a company that puts innovation first. The company created a patented development unit that allowed the replacement of components onsite, and developed a mechanism whereby it was easy to replace the components such as doors and windows. “There is a great deal of options that we offer that a traditional unit may not,” explains Zarza. “Our modular units allow more people to fit inside even though it takes up less space simply as a result of the design of the furniture, which is customized to the particular unit.”

With its patented and innovative technology, Espaciomovil has managed to emerge from the downturn relatively unscathed and Zarza is now beginning to see the benefits of a recovery in prices. He says that the last 12 months have been a marked improvement after four years of difficulty. Mining still represents around 15-20 percent of the company’s business since other sectors grew more in the last few years. But with the higher metals prices, Zarza is confident that contracts will flow in and, by next year, Espaciomovil’s market share in mining should grow exponentially.