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MSMIN by SGS

Advanced inspection, condition monitoring and maintenance engineering services from MSMIN by SGS, supporting safer, more reliable mining operations.

Mining operations depend on the reliability, safety and performance of critical assets. Crushers, mills, conveyor belts, hydrometallurgical systems and material handling infrastructure must operate under demanding conditions, where early detection of wear, structural issues and operational deviations is essential to reduce risk and maintain continuity.

Through MSMIN by SGS, we provide specialized inspection, condition monitoring, maintenance engineering and digital diagnostic solutions that support safer, more reliable and efficient mining operations. By combining MSMIN’s field-proven mining expertise with our global testing, inspection and certification capabilities, we help companies strengthen asset integrity, improve maintenance decision-making and reduce operational uncertainty across complex mining environments.

Discover our mining asset integrity, inspection and maintenance engineering services

Specialized inspection services for mining and industrial assets, focused on identifying mechanical, structural, electrical and operational conditions that may affect reliability, safety and performance. Services include:

  • Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, lubrication and hydraulic inspections
  • Online and offline condition monitoring
  • Vibration analysis
  • Airborne ultrasound, standard ultrasound and Phased Array inspection
  • Thickness measurement by ultrasound
  • Thermography
  • Non-destructive testing (NDT), including penetrant testing and magnetic particles
  • Static and dynamic motor inspections
  • Laser alignment and topographic surveys
  • Laser scanning for wear monitoring and reverse engineering
  • Inspection of structures, components and confined spaces
  • Quality assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for repairs and maintenance execution
  • Certification of lifting elements, welds and torque in component installation
  • Audit and certification of conveyor belt splices

What this means for your business

Portable and dynamic inspection technologies that use advanced measurement, imaging, X-ray and AI-supported analysis to evaluate conveyor belt condition and generate digital representations of wear, damage and structural issues by section. Services include:

  • Dynamic belt thickness measurement with Wearbelt
  • AI-supported digital twin reports showing belt wear by section
  • Dynamic cover imaging with Topobelt
  • Detection of belt cover damage and wear at operating speed
  • Dynamic X-ray inspection of steel cord conveyor belts
  • Assessment of splices and repair follow-up
  • Detection of displaced, damaged, oxidized or overlapping cables
  • Flash and final reports to support rapid maintenance decisions

What this means for your business

Robust remote inspection technologies for confined, reduced-access or hazardous environments, using semi-autonomous rover systems, high-resolution imaging and optional sensor integration to minimize direct human exposure. Our capabilities include:

  • Remote inspection with Rover 369 and Rock 4WD models
  • 4K ultra-HD photo and video capture
  • Night vision camera inspection
  • AI-supported intelligent identification tracking
  • 540° gimbal rotation for extended visual coverage
  • Optional autonomous inspection kit
  • Optional thermographic camera for inspection with equipment operating
  • Optional LiDAR kit for 3D mapping and volume measurement
  • Optional sensors for humidity, gases, sound and other parameters

What this means for your business

Digital monitoring solutions that integrate sensors, telemetry, software platforms and AI-supported analytics to anticipate failures, strengthen asset management and support the transition from reactive maintenance to data-driven decision-making. Our capabilities include:

  • Continuous condition monitoring with sensors and telemetry
  • Integration of sensors from different manufacturers
  • Optimization of sensor quantity and deployment
  • Autonomous wireless sensors
  • Expert condition monitoring
  • AI-supported condition monitoring
  • Trend analysis for wear elements and asset failures
  • Predictive failure analysis for critical equipment
  • Dashboards, alerts and recommendations for maintenance action

What this means for your business

3D surveying and simulation services using FARO 3D scanning and specialized engineering capabilities to visualize asset conditions and support failure analysis, design review, maintainability and reliability improvement. Our capabilities include:

  • 3D scanning of equipment, components and structures
  • 3D simulations for technical analysis
  • Reverse engineering support
  • Failure analysis support
  • Maintainability and reliability improvement recommendations
  • Technical information to support modifications and repair strategies

What this means for your business

Engineering and maintenance management services that integrate technical planning, asset management, QA/QC and operational support to improve planning, execution, reliability and operational control across mining processes. Services include:

  • Maintenance and reliability engineering
  • Maintenance planning and scheduling
  • Spare parts management
  • Repairable components management and QA/QC
  • SAP analysts
  • Remote control room operators
  • Hydrometallurgical process support
  • Hazard and operability study (HAZOP) workshop development
  • Maintenance matrix plans
  • Maintainability studies during project phase
  • International Organization for Migration (IOM) manuals
  • Occupational health, safety and environmental management 

What this means for your business

Why choose MSMIN by SGS?

We combine specialized mining experience, advanced inspection technologies and engineering capabilities to support asset reliability across critical mining processes.

  • Founded in 2011 by professionals with extensive mining experience
  • Over 40 projects executed in Chile and abroad
  • Experience supporting major mining companies, including Codelco, Mantos Copper and BHP
  • Specialized expertise in crushing, milling, material transport and copper recovery processes
  • Advanced inspection technologies including Wearbelt, Topobelt, Rover, Predictia and dynamic X-ray solutions
  • Capabilities spanning technical inspection, condition monitoring, QA/QC, 3D scanning, AI-supported analysis and maintenance engineering
  • Solutions designed to reduce inspection time, increase analytical capacity and reduce exposure to operational risk
  • Integrated with SGS’s global expertise in testing, inspection, certification and assurance
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About MSMIN by SGS

MSMIN by SGS specializes in maintenance, engineering and mining services focused on asset integrity, inspection, reliability and maintenance management. Our solutions support the evaluation of operational and structural conditions in critical mining systems, including crushing and milling equipment, conveyor systems and copper recovery processes. Through specialized teams and advanced technologies, we help mining companies obtain reliable diagnostics, reduce operational risk and improve maintenance decision-making.

As part of SGS, MSMIN strengthens our capabilities in asset integrity, advanced inspection, predictive maintenance and digital mining solutions, helping clients operate with greater safety, reliability and technical confidence.

FAQs

MSMIN by SGS inspects critical mining assets, including crushers, mills, conveyor belts, hydrometallurgical systems and material handling infrastructure. We assess mechanical, structural, electrical and operational conditions to identify wear, damage and deviations that may affect reliability, safety and performance.

Condition monitoring uses sensors, telemetry and AI-supported analytics to track asset condition continuously. This helps us anticipate potential failures before they affect production and supports the shift from reactive maintenance to data-driven decision-making.

We use dynamic inspection technologies, including Wearbelt for thickness measurement, Topobelt for cover imaging, and dynamic X-ray inspection for steel cord belts. These solutions generate digital representations of belt condition by section, helping identify wear, damage and structural issues with precision.

Remote inspection technologies, such as semi-autonomous rover systems, reduce the need for personnel to enter confined, reduced-access or hazardous areas. This allows us to capture high-resolution visual and technical evidence while minimizing direct exposure to operational risk.

We support maintenance engineering through services including maintenance and reliability engineering, planning and scheduling, spare parts management, and maintainability studies during the project phase. These services help strengthen planning, execution and operational control across mining processes.

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  • MSMIN By SGS – Chile – Pudahuel

Puerto Madero 130, Santiago,

9020000,

Pudahuel, Chile