News - Chile

AGS evolves and adopts the Cotecna Chile brand, consolidating its integration into a global organization and strengthening its value proposition for the Metals & Minerals and Agriculture industries.

A new video showcasing our concentrates lab in Coquimbo and how Cotecna continues raising the bar for the mining industry.

A recognition that reinforces our technical capacity in the control of mining exports

Discover the new Cotecna Map, illustrating our global network and strength for Metals and Minerals testing, inspections, and certification services.

Delivering quality, transparency, and operational excellence across Chile’s agriculture and metals and minerals sectors.

The AGS Cotecna Laboratory in Coquimbo is accredited as a Type A Inspection Body by the INN, reaffirming its leadership in shipments of minerals and concentrates.

See COTECNA LATAM Journey in The First Half of 2025.

A milestone event showcasing innovation, technology, and commitment to excellence in the Metals and Minerals sector

Our AGS Cotecna Laboratory, located in Coquimbo, has obtained ISO 17025:2017 Accreditation, strengthening its commitment to quality and technical excellence in chemical testing.

An event that highlighted innovation, commitment, and excellence in service for the Metals and Minerals market.

The Exploration and Mining Fair (FEXMIN) is one of the main meeting points for the Chilean and international mining community, bringing together investors, companies, suppliers, and institutions from across the sector.

Discover AGS Lab’s new website! Explore our geochemical services, certifications, and latest innovations at www.agslab.cl.

Romain Petit, Chief Operating Officer traveled to Argentina and Chile accompanied by Roberto Cordero, VP Latin America Business Group, to engage with the local teams and explore the operations in these two countries.

Cotecna Chile has recently acquired the NIR Proximate equipment that will further boost its services in the agricultural and food sector.

Cotecna is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Arica, Chile, reinforcing Cotecna’s ambitious growth plan and reinforcing our presence in the LATAM market.