by AZ World | Apr 7, 2026 | Contributed by Ana Maria Zuñiga
I grew up in Quillota, a small town located 120 km northwest of Santiago, the Chilean capital. As a young child, I was precocious: I walked at 10 months, talked nonstop and asked questions, and I was unable to sit still. To this day, I can close my eyes and see how I...
by AZ World | Feb 28, 2026 | Contributed by Ana Maria Zuñiga
Welcome to the Prospector and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2026 conference! As the mining world gathers at PDAC once again, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Toronto. Deals are going to be made, discoveries are going to be shared with...
by AZ World | Feb 11, 2026 | Contributed by Ana Maria Zuñiga
Artificial Intelligence Translation (AIT) – the big umbrella Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a field of computer science focused on making computers and machines “smart”— making them capable of learning, reasoning, and solving problems like humans. Artificial...
by AZ World | Jan 28, 2026 | Contributed by Ana Maria Zuñiga
In my first blog of this year, I want to address this comment that I received on LinkedIn: “…Thanks for reaching out, but we don’t need translation services at this time. Btw…hasn’t AI kind of killed this as a service?” Thinking about this comment, I remembered...
by AZ World | Oct 29, 2025 | Contributed by Ana Maria Zuñiga
In mining, precision isn’t just for equipment—it’s essential in language. Did you know that the English word “grade” translates to “ley” in Spanish, when you are referring to mineral and/or ore concentration? It does not translate to “grado”, which is a common mistake...
by AZ World | Oct 2, 2025 | Contributed by Ana Maria Zuñiga
In the mining industry, precision isn’t just for drills and data – it’s critical in language too. A single mistranslated clause in a contract or compliance document can lead to: Legal disputes Regulatory fines Project delays Damaged stakeholder relationships At AZ...
