About Us / History
SK Godelius is an engineering company with offices in Chile and Canada and projects running worldwide. Established in 2011, we have been at the forefront of advancements in artificial intelligence, unstructured robotics, high-capacity networks, and low-latency technologies, which have paved the way for entirely new operational methodologies.
We are a proud member of the Sigdo Koppers Group, one of the most prominent Chilean conglomerates with a global presence across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The Sigdo Koppers Group is a key player in blasting services, grinding media, engineering and construction, and logistics.
The name Godelius is a tribute to Kurt Gödel, who wrote in 1931 an article that moved many notions profoundly rooted in mathematics to the ground. His so-called incompleteness theorems demonstrate the fundamental limitations of axiomatic systems and are among the most important in history. The depth of its consequences is comparable to that of the other two great revolutions of the twentieth century’s exact sciences, the theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Many of the changes that can be witnessed today – in artificial intelligence and robotics – have traces of Gödel’s Theorems.
Albert Einstein and Kurt Gödel, early 1950s From: Shelby White and Leon Levy Archives Center, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, NJ, USA Photographer: Richard Arens
What we do
Robotics and AI-powered engineering systems to enhance safety, productivity and sustainability:
- Robotic solutions for precision in inspection, sampling, handling of hazardous tasks, and beyond.
- Remote-operated solutions to control machines, vehicles, and processes safely and efficiently from a distance.
Our expertise spans geological and ground exploration, environmental monitoring, utility and asset management, all supported by advanced remote sensing techniques for a holistic mining operation approach.
SK Godelius’ autonomous or remote-operated systems have proven to enhance operations, including up to 70% cost savings, 90% increases in productivity, 98% accuracy in data collection, and an 80% reduction in downtime.
Our engineering expertise has led to the successful implementation of numerous cutting-edge solutions, significantly increasing safety, efficiency, and productivity.
Our commitment to leveraging advanced technologies ensures that we remain at the vanguard of engineering innovation, offering our clients the most effective and reliable solutions available.
We work at the heart of the 4th industrial revolution.
We conceive, develop, manufacture, integrate, implant, and operate engineering solutions related to automation, teleoperation, robotization and the connectivity of large machines, vehicles, robots and processes in open-pit and underground mining. No matter which environment and operational framework we are at, our priority is to work together with our customers to develop individual projects that bring value to their operations and business.
Partnership
SK Godelius actively collaborates with a broad network of companies, innovation hubs, and academic institutions. As a proud Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) member, it fosters strong ties with the Centre of Mathematical Modelling (CMM) at the University of Chile. In Chile, it’s integrated into the Minnovex ecosystem, whereas in Canada, it’s affiliated with Mine Connect and the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA). Additionally, it boasts partnerships with NORCAT, Queen’s University and the Centre for Smart Mining at Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology. A notable highlight of its collaborations is the enduring partnership with TrueContext, the creators of a leading enterprise field services management software, underscoring SK Godelius’ commitment to innovation and excellence in the mining and technology sectors.
28%
of the global copper production was done in Chile in 2019
62
metals are present in a smartphone, approximately
7,000
years ago, the first human civilizations started using gold and copper
18.5
minutes were the communication delay between the mission’s team and the NASA spacecraft robot when collecting the samples from asteroid Bennu
5
milliseconds are the very low latency promised by 5G networks, potentially allowing for completely new ways of teleoperation
30%
of the world’s silver production comes from Mexico in 2021, the largest producer of silver globally.
40%
of platinum and palladium production comes from South Africa in 2022 and 2023, essential metals for automotive catalytic converters.
2.6
billion tons of iron ore were mined in 2022, with Australia (35%) and Brazil (18%) as the leading producers.
$62.5
billion is the estimated value of precious metals in e-waste generated globally each year, according to the World Economic Forum (2019).
14
minutes is the average communication delay between Earth and Mars, posing challenges for real-time remote operations.
1
kilogram of lunar regolith (moon soil) was sold for $1.8 million in 2018, highlighting the high value of extraterrestrial materials.
1.2
kilometres is the depth of the deepest open-pit mine registered in 2022, the Bingham Canyon, also known as also known as the Kennecott Copper Mine in Utah.
11
countries had the capability to launch their own satellites in 2022, expanding the potential for space mining and exploration.
75%
of the world’s mining companies are headquartered in Canada (2022), making it a global leader in the industry.
$455
billion Australia’s mineral exports were valued in 2023, highlighting its significant contribution to the global mining market.
Board of Directors
Fernando Bracco
CEO & Founder
Jaime Vargas
President
Juan Pablo Aboitiz
Director
Daniel Falero
Director
Naoshi Matsumoto C
Director
