# Mining industry training and safety initiatives in Latin Am > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mining-industry-training-and-safety-initiatives-in-latin-am > Updated: 2026-10-26T14:30:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Mining operations and authorities across Latin America are implementing various safety, technical, and educational programs. In Chile, efforts have focused on risk prevention and regulatory compliance through sessions at coal mines, alongside first aid training for local residents in remote areas to mitigate medical risks. Broader educational initiatives have emerged to bridge the gap between academia and industry. These include ‘Open Doors’ programs for university students in Argentina, flexible secondary education programs for workers in Mexico, and technical training exchanges involving international delegations in Chile. Additionally, long-term educational competitions in Peru have been established to promote academic knowledge among secondary students. ## Claims - Gualcamayo hosted a second group of UNSJ students through its ‘Open Doors’ program. (single source) - Minera Frisco launched an ‘Open High School’ program in Tayahua and San Francisco del Oro. (single source) - CEIM hosted delegations from Glencore, First Quantum Minerals, and Vicuña to share training methodologies. (single source) - Gold Fields has invested over S/ 2 million in the ‘Saber Para Ganar’ program over 11 seasons. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Mining industry promotes educational and technical training initiatives Mining entities in Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and Peru are advancing educational initiatives, ranging from technical training exchanges and university tours to high school completion programs and academic Compet 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mining-industry-promotes-educational-and-technical-training-initiatives ### 2026-10-23: Mining safety and community training initiatives in Chile and Cuba Mining sectors in Chile and Cuba are focusing on worker safety, community first aid training, and recognizing long-term employee dedication. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mining-safety-and-community-training-initiatives-in-chile-and-cuba --- Cite as: Mining industry training and safety initiatives in Latin Am. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mining-industry-training-and-safety-initiatives-in-latin-am