ME FIT Programs

ME FIT Grinding

We offer integral and technical solutions to help our customers tackle the unique challenges at each mining operation and to positively impact priority KPIs: tons per hour, safety management, availability and maintainability of equipment, risk prevention, among others.

ME FIT Crushing

We design solutions to help our customers achieve their goals by combining crusher wear parts with technology tools, advice, training and monitoring — all of which allow us to create value in our customers’ processes.

Products and services

Crushing

We provide wear parts for primary, secondary and tertiary crushing applications for the mining, aggregate and recycle industries with optimal designs and alloys specifically developed for each application.

Grinding

We are the world leader in designing and supplying highly engineered grinding mill liners for SAG, AG, ball, tower and rod milling.

Grinding Media

ME Elecmetal designs, manufactures and supplies the highest quality forged steel grinding media for SAG, ball and rod mills in the world.

Digital solutions

Technology solutions that add value to mining processes for making timely decisions and recommendations to ME Elecmetal's clients.

Mining 4.0

ME Digital Lab

ME Elecmetal combines technology and innovation to serve the global mining industry with integral solutions to optimize processes.

ME Elecmetal Advances in Its First Sustainability Management Cycle (2024-2025)

With a strategic focus on implementing key initiatives for the 2024-2025 period, ME Elecmetal is concluding the first year of its sustainability management cycle. As the company moves into 2025, it is laying the groundwork to fully integrate sustainable practices that align with its long-term commitments through 2030. This action plan reinforces ME Elecmetal’s dedication to its sustainability pillars, emphasizing environmental stewardship, responsible supply chain management, and social investment.

Throughout 2024, the company prioritized the establishment of continuous monitoring systems for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators, ensuring periodic reporting to customers. This structured approach has enabled ME Elecmetal to build a comprehensive sustainability framework, guiding its operations with clearly defined, measurable objectives on a global scale.

Looking ahead to 2025, the company plans to expand its efforts by further strengthening its supply chain, deepening community engagement, and advancing its sustainability goals for 2030.

Taking a Proactive Approach to Addressing Supply Chain, Community, and Environmental Challenges in Mining

Strengthening the Supply Chain


  • Clear Contracts & Compliance: Establishing detailed contracts that define timelines, delivery terms, quality standards, and adherence to environmental and social regulations.


  • Supplier Performance Management: Implementing monitoring systems to ensure suppliers meet safety, sustainability, and social responsibility requirements.


  • Local Supplier Development: Prioritizing local suppliers to foster economic growth in operational regions.


  • Fair Payment Practices: Upholding agreed payment terms to maintain strong supplier relationships and prevent financial disputes.


  • Training & Development: Providing education and resources to help local suppliers meet international industry standards.

Community Engagement & Social Responsibility


  • Mapping Community Stakeholders: Identifying and analyzing social and community organizations within the areas of influence.


  • Open Dialogue & Participation: Conducting consultations to integrate community concerns into operational planning.


  • Social Investment Initiatives: Supporting projects in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and employment to drive local development.


  • Responsible Environmental Practices: Implementing strategies to minimize environmental impact while maintaining transparency with stakeholders.

Environmental Responsibility & Sustainability


  • Water Management: Utilizing recirculation and treatment technologies to reduce reliance on natural water sources.


  • Waste & Materials Optimization: Promoting the reuse of mining byproducts to minimize environmental impact.


  • Emissions Control & Air Quality: Transitioning to renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, to lower carbon emissions.


  • Electrification Initiatives: Expanding the use of renewable energy to power operations and processes.


  • Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation: Protecting at-risk species and ecologically sensitive areas through proactive mitigation efforts.

“With this first ongoing cycle, we reaffirm our commitment to sustainability, transparency, and long-term value creation for our customers, suppliers, and communities with key commitments for 2030.”

— Constanza Echeverria, Global Sustainability Director, ME Elecmetal

ME Elecmetal Expands Its Sustainability Plan in 2025

In 2025, ME Elecmetal will continue advancing its sustainability strategy with a broader, more integrated approach, focusing on three key areas: supply chain management, community relations, and environmental goals.

  • Strengthening the Supply Chain
    A key priority will be the categorization of suppliers to enhance management efficiency both locally and internationally. In collaboration with the sustainability committee of the Elecmetal Group—which includes Cristalerías Chile and Santa Rita—ME Elecmetal is working to define supplier categories such as critical, strategic, local, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). This classification will improve supplier relationships and ensure a more sustainable and responsible supply chain.
  • Deepening Community Engagement
    ME Elecmetal is dedicated to strengthening its relationships with communities near its production plants in Rancagua, Tempe, Duluth, and Changzhou. As part of this effort, the company will conduct impact assessments to evaluate both positive and negative effects, develop mitigation plans, and implement value-adding initiatives.
    Key actions include:

    • Defining areas of influence.
    • Establishing mitigation controls.
    • Mapping key stakeholders in each region.

Additionally, ME Elecmetal is reviewing its past social investments to ensure they generate meaningful, long-term social transformation. By aligning these investments with the company’s core values and capabilities, ME Elecmetal aims to create a lasting, positive impact on the communities it serves.

  • Advancing Environmental Goals and Transparency

The 2025 sustainability plan includes clear objectives for decarbonization and the traceability of metallic raw materials, with a target of full implementation by 2030 across the company’s facilities. ME Elecmetal will also enhance its reporting efforts, including:

    • Corporate sustainability presentations to customers.
    • Semiannual sustainability reports.
    • Dual materiality analysis.
    • Preparation of an integrated annual report.

By reinforcing these commitments, ME Elecmetal continues to align its operations with global sustainability standards, creating long-term value for its customers, suppliers, and communities.

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