The world is more connected than ever, and mining technology and service companies are no exception. As they expand their reach globally, they need to follow their clients to new markets, from a copper mine high in the Andes to the icey cold winters of Northern Canada. When exploring new markets, it’s the classic “chicken or egg” dilemma: You want to see success before committing to the expenses of a local operation, but as soon as you start generating revenue, the risk of being classified as a PE increases.
The world is more connected than ever, and mining technology and service companies are no exception. As they expand their reach globally, they need to follow their clients to new markets, from a copper mine high in the Andes to the icey cold winters of Northern Canada. When exploring new markets, it’s the classic “chicken or egg” dilemma: You want to see success before committing to the expenses of a local operation, but as soon as you start generating revenue, the risk of being classified as a PE increases.
There has been a lot of media attention about the impact that lithium produced from Chile has on the local ecosystem. To increase production, companies will need to navigate the environmental impacts of water usage and technology will be the key to doing so. Chile is the testing ground for new technologies and there are many eyes watching to see if it can accomplished.
Latin America has the right conditions to become a major hydrogen production hub. To build a sustainable industry, each country will need to have well thought out public policies, the ability to attract huge amounts of foreign investment, international partnerships, and the ability to export the final product to international markets. Find out who is winning the hydrogen race in Latin America.
Mexico is an important mining jurisdiction. There is a lot of opportunities for suppliers with a healthy pipeline of new projects under construction. We have provided some information on the construction portfolio with some project information.
The Chilean government introduced the tax reform bill with proposed increases to the mining royalty to help fund social programs such as health care and pensions. We have provided a high-level assessment to help you understand how the increase to mining royalty will impact the industry.
Chile has faced a decade-long drought that has impacted local communities and whole industries alike. Codelco recently announced that it will build the country’s second largest desalination facility to provide water to the Chuquicamata, Radomiro Tomic, and Minister Hales Divisions.
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