2022

Enaex develops Robominer and Mine-iTruck delivering customer solutions through innovation and technology.

Enaex partners with Engie for a feasibility study of a pilot plant for the production of green ammonia based on renewable hydrogen, with the objective of producing green ammonium nitrate.

2022

We were recognised by our customers in the Mining Suppliers Ranking as Best National Supplier and Best Performing Supplier in the Explosives and Blasting Category. We also won 1st place in the Most Innovative Companies Ranking in the Mining Services sector.

2021

For the first time, the company is part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index MILA Pacific Alliance 2020, positioning itself as one of the leading companies in sustainability in the Pacific Alliance in Latin America (Colombia, Peru, Mexico and Chile). Enaex Chile receives the Most Innovative Companies award in the mining services area.

2020

On November 9th, Enaex Chile celebrates 100 years of providing integral rock fragmentation solutions to the mining industry.

2019

2018

Enaex acquires the Cachimayo Plant, in Peru, with 100% green ammonia and ammonium nitrate.

2016

Enaex is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI®).
Sponsored by the Santiago Stock Exchange, Enaex has achieved year-over-year improvements in sustainability.

Enaex is recognized as “Outstanding Company 2016” by the Sociedad de Fomento Fabril (SOFOFA), one of the most important recognitions at national level.

2015

Enaex acquires Britanite and Davey Bickford.

2013

Juan Andrés Errázuriz receives the award for the most innovative CEO of large national companies.

2011

Prillex increases capacity to 850,000 tons per year in 2011.

Prillex America plant is the largest explosives-grade ammonium nitrate production complex in the world.

2009

At the Prillex America plant, Panna 3, a clean development mechanism project is approved by the United Nations and the Kyoto Protocol, reducing 800,000 tCO2eq per year and trading it for carbon credits.

2008

Enaex Servicios S.A. is created with a strategic focus on manufacturing and services.

1997

Ammonium nitrate production increases by 350,000 tons per year.

With an investment of US$130 million, production reaches 450,000 tons per year in 1999.

1993

Sigdo Koppers takes control of Enaex, increasing its ownership to 50.01%.

1991

After its privatization in 1987, the Company becomes Enaex S.A.

Enaex is built as a publicly traded company listed on the Santiago Stock Exchange.

1983

In 1983, production of nitric acid and ammonium nitrate begins.

The Prillex America plant is established in Mejillones with a capacity of 100,000 tons per year.

1974

Enaex develops its first mobile manufacturing unit.

1920

On 9 November 1920, the Chilean Explosives Company was founded.