Birchmeier mining
Birchmeier Minerals And Trade is a physical commodities trading and project structuring platform focused on iron ore and copper.
We operate across the Americas and Africa, connecting real assets, defined supply chains and international counterparties through structured commercial frameworks.
Our role is to structure, execute and manage physical commodity transactions linked to real projects and logistics execution.
OUR MODEL
We work at the intersection of:
Physical commodities trading
Project-linked supply structuring
Logistics and execution management
OUT FOCUS
Iron ore and copper projects
Defined origins and volumes
Medium- and long-term supply programs
Digital access to project participation
Our Commitment
We prioritize:
Execution over speculation
Transparency over complexity
Long-term relationships over short-term transactions
Leadership Team
Birchmeier is led by a management team with consolidated experience in international trade, financial structuring and management of complex operations in global commodities markets.
Alexander Birchmeier
Founder & CEO
Strategic vision and leadership in structuring global operations
Cristian De La Fuente
Partner – Director
Business development and relationship management with international counterparties
Roberto Gatica
Partner – CFO
Financial structuring, risk management and operations control
Alejandro Sáenz
Partner – Director
Strategic project management and expansion of business lines
Diego Pereira-Fonfach
Legal Director
Corporate legal counsel, international contract structuring and regulatory compliance management
International Operations Team
Birchmeier's operational team coordinates daily execution of transactions, international logistics and relationships with origins, transporters and counterparties across multiple geographies.
Carlos Lobatón
International Trade Manager
Metals operations management, logistics coordination and contract execution in America and Africa
Edgardo Larraín
International Trade Manager
Food sector management, refrigerated logistics and coordination with international sanitary certifications
Luis Arria
International Trade Manager
Commercial relationship development, terms negotiation and structuring of new operations
Chris Zhang
International Trade Manager
Business development in China and coordination of Asian market operations
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Commitment to Sustainability and Mining Ethics
At Birchmeier, we are firmly committed to sustainability and ethical mining practices. We strive to operate responsibly, minimizing our environmental impact and promoting best practices across all our mining activities.