1. The Client Company
Minera Manquiri S.A. is a Bolivian company dedicated to the production of silver ingots through the metallurgical processing of pallacos. Its main activity takes place at the Plahipo sector plant, where minerals are processed for export.
Currently, Manquiri exports its silver production to demanding international markets such as China, Japan, and South Korea. The scale of its operations and the destination of its output highlight its strategic importance within Bolivia’s mining sector.
(Reference: Coeur Mining sells shares of Minera Manquiri | Los Tiempos)
2. Solution Objective
Manquiri’s main requirement was to have a reliable and suitable infrastructure to safeguard its network equipment and servers, ensuring stable operating conditions.
They needed a temperature-controlled environment, protected from dust, dirt, and unauthorized access, thereby ensuring the continuity of their critical services.
The initial expectation was to create a controlled environment that would provide security and stability for the equipment, enhancing the reliability of the existing IT infrastructure.
3. Implemented Solution
Atlantic Power installed a state-of-the-art Micro Data Center (MDC) at Manquiri’s plant, specifically in the Plahipo sector.
The installation was completed in a record time of 2 days, centralizing the operation of servers and network equipment within a closed, controlled, and secure environment.
The solution included a fully equipped Atlantic Power MDC cabinet, designed to operate under challenging mining conditions. This dedicated space now houses all critical equipment, improving order, safety, and operational control.
4. Results Achieved
With the implementation of the MDC, the company achieved significant improvements:
Protection of equipment from dust and environmental exposure.
Efficient control of internal temperature.
Restricted access to unauthorized personnel, enhancing security.
Elimination of electrical risks due to lack of proper grounding.
Greater assurance of continuity for critical operations.
Although interruptions were not frequent before, there were important risks. Today, those risks have been almost completely mitigated, resulting in a much more secure and reliable operation.
5. Future Plans
The Micro Data Center was designed with a long-term growth projection. Currently, there are no plans to expand it to other operational areas.
