A converging strategic window
Global pressure for clean mining—via regulation, ESG, and the energy transition—creates a historic opportunity for the Andean Region to lead with technologies that secure critical minerals (e.g., copper, lithium, molybdenum, rare earths) at a low footprint and stronger social license.
Zero Waste Fund
We invest in technology-based businesses for precise and secondary mining and the rehabilitation of mining liabilities—advancing waste-free, emission-free operations and the recovery of critical minerals for climate goals.
Waste mining & circularity
Tailings reprocessing, smelting-slag recovery, liquid/solid waste treatment, and the recycling, reuse, and valorization of mining inputs.
Precision, low-impact mining
Surgical/precise extraction and operations designed for minimal waste and emissions.
Remediation
Technologies for remediation of mining liabilities, ecosystem and local territorial development.
Our Team
A multidisciplinary team with decades of experience in mining, technology, finance, and impact, united by the mission to transform the mining and energy industries.
Víctor Pérez
• Cofounder One Planet Ventures.
• Former CEO, Institute of Clean Technologies (ITL); former VP Market Development, Codelco.
• Mining decarbonization expert; Coppermark Advisory Committee member.
• Former IC member, AURUS VC mining fund; academic, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez.
Salvador Teixidó
• Investment Analyst at SDK Sudamerik, impact investing in Latin America.
• Background in venture capital and project evaluation.
• Supports deal screening, financial analysis and due diligence.
Investment Committee members appointed by the Fund Administrator
Alejandra Wood
• Former Executive Director, CESCO (Chilean Copper Studies Center).
• Leading voice in mining industry development and sustainability.
Hal Stillman
• Former Technology Transfer Director, International Copper Association.
• Investment Committee member, Aurus III fund.
Ernesto Sirolli
• International leader in community-based Enterprise Facilitation.
• Author and speaker on local economic development.
Héctor Vallejos
• Cofounder One Planet Ventures.
• Former Chief Legal Counsel, Citigroup Chile / Banco de Chile and Citi Global Markets (M&A).
• Former in-house counsel, LATAM Airlines.
• Cross-border transactions on four continents.
Rodrigo Moya
• 28 years in the mining industry, 15 in executive roles.
• Led mine operations, projects, safety, environment and innovation.
• Mining Engineer and MBA, Universidad de Chile.
Investments funds under management of
Our strategic alliance with Sudamerik began in 2022, their 8 years of experience in managing impact investment funds. Our international and national investors from various sectors, including private, NGOs, and public entities, actively contribute to our mission through the investment committee and by supporting technology integration. Together, we aim to drive projects that deliver both financial returns and measurable social and environmental impact.
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