Manuel Silva Balocchi

   

Mining Consultant
SRK Consulting (UK)

BIO

Manuel Silva is a Consultant (Mining) with over 10 years of experience specialising in metallurgic optimization, mine planning and project management.

Manuel’s professional career includes operational experience gained in various copper mines and projects located throughout Chile, namely:

  • Chuquicamata Underground Mine, as the Planning Leading Engineer

  • Andina Mine

  • El Teniente Mine

Manuel’s professional career also includes consulting experience on various base and precious metals, lithium and fertiliser minerals projects located throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.

Session 6.
22 October 2025 / 11:00 - 13:00 | Lagoas hall

Unlocking Value in Underground Mining: The More We Know, The More Complex It Gets

Mineral deposits are becoming deeper, and ore grades are declining. Sustainability has emerged as one of the key pillars for the future of mining. New challenges are arising as never before, at a time when the mining cycle is better understood than ever. Unlocking the value of mineral deposits requires a comprehensive understanding of the interrelated key disciplines. This presentation will provide a general overview of the underground mine study workflow, highlighting practical and essential ideas to maximize the value of mineral resources.