Sergio Lagos 

Director Technology Solutions, SoAm

Sergio has over 17 years of experience in the design, commissioning, operation, and optimization of mineral processing plants.
Based
Santiago
Languages
Spanish, English

Each deposit is unique and therefore requires a tailored solution that maximizes its potential while considering the specific characteristics of the ore.

With over 17 years of experience as a process engineer, Sergio has extensive expertise across various stages of project development, including metallurgical test management, conceptual studies, detailed engineering, commissioning, operations, and optimization. His experience spans a wide range of commodities, such as copper, gold, lead, zinc, tin, and niobates.

Sergio is recognized as an expert in geometallurgy, flotation, and solid-liquid separation. He has contributed to studies, technical reviews, due diligences, commissioning, and optimization of mineral processing plants in South America and other continents.

Sergio has led data analysis, static and dynamic simulations, and the development of process design packages, including mass balances, design criteria, and equipment sizing. He is also skilled in integrating innovative technologies such as coarse particle flotation, SART, and unconventional tailings treatment solutions.

Country experience:

  • Australia
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Ecuador
  • Mexico
  • Peru
  • South Africa
  • United States