REMA

REMA is a Chilean science and technology-based company that develops biotechnological solutions for environmental remediation, with a particular focus on the mining and forestry sectors. Founded by a team of scientists and entrepreneurs, the company originated from the Plant Biochemistry and Phytoremediation laboratory at the University of Santiago de Chile. REMA specializes in using native microorganisms to create living biological crusts on degraded soils. This technology serves to stabilize terrains, significantly reduce wind-blown dust from mining tailings, and facilitate the restoration of soil health, nutritional parameters, and biogeochemical cycles, thereby enabling plant establishment and ecosystem recovery.

The company’s solutions address critical environmental challenges such as soil erosion and the management of environmental liabilities left by industrial activity. By transforming degraded areas into ecologically active sites, REMA supports mining companies in meeting sustainability goals, improving progressive closure plans, and moving toward carbon neutrality. The startup has conducted pilot projects with major mining operations in northern Chile and has received recognition for its innovation within the national ecosystem, including awards from the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) and various sustainability and decarbonization programs. Its work aims to bridge the gap between industrial operations and environmental responsibility, facilitating long-term land rehabilitation and positive environmental impact.