CAP S.A. engages in iron ore mining, steel production, steel processing, and infrastructure businesses.
Business Segments
The company operates through CAP Minería, CAP Acero, CAP Soluciones en Acero, and CAP Infraestructura segments.
CAP Minería
This segment is responsible for the extraction of iron ore and its subsequent processing, as well as the sale of iron ore both domestically and internationally. The company’s mining operations are conducted primarily through Compañía Minera del Pacíf...
CAP S.A. engages in iron ore mining, steel production, steel processing, and infrastructure businesses.
The company operates through CAP Minería, CAP Acero, CAP Soluciones en Acero, and CAP Infraestructura segments.
This segment is responsible for the extraction of iron ore and its subsequent processing, as well as the sale of iron ore both domestically and internationally. The company’s mining operations are conducted primarily through Compañía Minera del Pacífico S.A. (CMP), which operates mining sites in the Huasco, Elqui, and Copiapó valleys in northern Chile. The company’s mining activities include the exploration, extraction, beneficiation, and transportation of iron ore, as well as the management of mining infrastructure and environmental compliance. The company’s iron ore products are sold to steel producers and other industrial clients in Chile and abroad, with significant exports to markets such as China, Bahrain, South Korea, and Japan.
This segment encompasses the production of finished steel from liquid steel, which is obtained by reducing iron ore in blast furnaces. The company’s steel production activities are carried out at its plant in Talcahuano, Biobío Region, in southern Chile. The company’s steel plant is equipped with advanced technology for the production of a wide range of steel products, including long and flat products, which are used in construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects.
This segment is developed through subsidiaries Cintac S.A. and Intasa S.A., which are dedicated to the creation of steel-based solutions primarily for the construction, industrial, and infrastructure sectors in Chile and abroad. The company’s steel solutions include prefabricated structures, modular systems, and customized products designed to meet the specific needs of clients in various industries.
This segment is responsible for the development and operation of infrastructure services, including water desalination, electric transmission, and port operations. The company’s infrastructure business is managed through subsidiaries such as Cleanairtech Sudamérica S.A., Tecnocap S.A., and Puerto Las Losas S.A. The company’s infrastructure assets are strategically located to serve key industrial and export corridors in northern and central Chile.
The company is committed to sustainable development, with a focus on environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and the well-being of its employees and communities. The company’s sustainability strategy includes the implementation of best practices in environmental management, the reduction of its carbon footprint, the efficient use of natural resources, and the promotion of safety and health in the workplace.
The company’s growth strategy involves the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities in existing and emerging markets, the development of strategic alliances and partnerships, and the investment in research and development to drive innovation and competitiveness.
The company’s portfolio of products and services is organized around its core business segments:
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Iron Ore Products:
The company, through its mining operations, produces and sells iron ore in various forms, including lump ore, fines, and pellets. The company’s iron ore products are used as raw materials in steel production and are supplied to domestic and international clients in the steel and industrial sectors. The company’s mining operations include the exploration, extraction, beneficiation, and transportation of iron ore, as well as the management of mining infrastructure and environmental compliance.
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Steel Products:
The company’s steel production activities result in a wide range of finished steel products, including long and flat products, which are used in construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects.
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Steel Solutions:
The company’s steel solutions business offers prefabricated structures, modular systems, and customized steel products designed for the construction, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
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Infrastructure Services:
The company provides infrastructure services through its subsidiaries, including water desalination, electric transmission, and port operations.
The company’s products and services are designed to meet the needs of clients in the mining, steel, construction, industrial, and infrastructure sectors, both in Chile and internationally.
The company’s operations are geographically diversified, with activities in northern, central, and southern Chile, as well as international operations in Peru and Argentina. The company’s mining operations are concentrated in the Huasco, Elqui, and Copiapó valleys in northern Chile. The company’s steel solutions and holding activities are based in the Metropolitan Region in central Chile. The company’s steel production plant is located in Talcahuano, Biobío Region, in southern Chile. Internationally, the company maintains operations in Peru and Argentina, primarily through its steel solutions business.
The company’s sales are distributed across domestic and international markets, with significant exports to China, Bahrain, South Korea, Japan, and other countries. The company’s customer base includes clients in Chile, China, Bahrain, South Korea, Peru, Japan, Egypt, the United States, and other markets.
The company’s customer base includes domestic and international clients in the mining, steel, construction, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. The company’s principal customers in the mining segment include Bahrain Steel BSCC (E.C.), HBIS Group (Hong Kong), and Posco (South Korea). In the steel segment, key customers include Occidental Chemical Ltda., Iansagro S.A., and Enap Refinerias S.A. In the steel solutions segment, major customers include Sodimac S.A. and Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile. The company serves a diverse range of customers, including large industrial clients, construction companies, and infrastructure operators.
The company’s products and services are marketed to domestic and international clients in the mining, steel, construction, industrial, and infrastructure sectors, and are distributed through its network of subsidiaries.
The company’s mining subsidiary, CMP, is required to comply with Law 20.551 of 2011, which regulates the closure of mining sites and installations, and its implementing regulation DS 41 of 2012. The company is required to submit closure plans for its mining operations to the National Geology and Mining Service (SERNAGEOMIN), and to provide guarantees for the implementation of these plans.
The company was founded in 1946. It was incorporated in 1946. The company was formerly known as Compañía de Acero del Pacífico S.A. de Inversiones and changed its name to CAP S.A. in May 1991.
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