Diseño de estrategias de sostenibilidad a través de la innovación en procesos de concentración Gravimétrica, para Minería Artesanal del cantón Portovelo, año 2025

Abstract

Abstract: The overall objective of this Curricular Integration Project was to design sustainability strategies through innovation in gravimetric concentration processes for artisanal mining in the Portovelo canton in 2025. To this end, a comprehensive diagnosis of the economic, social, environmental, and technological aspects of MAPE was carried out, based on surveys conducted among professionals from the Geological and Energy Research Institute. The results revealed structural limitations associated with the low efficiency of traditional methods, precarious working conditions, significant environmental impacts, and poor institutional coordination. Likewise, a high willingness to adopt new technologies was identified, highlighting the potential of equipment such as the Wilfley-type gravimetric table, capable of improving recovery and reducing losses. Based on these findings, strategies were formulated to strengthen technical capacity, improve community organization, modernize environmental management, and promote innovation through pilot projects and interdisciplinary academic support. The study provides a viable strategic path toward a more efficient, sustainable, and technologically enhanced artisanal mining model in Portovelo.