Sneak Preview: Mergers & Acquisitions in Mining Tech with Ivan Gustavino
In this sneak preview, Ax Legal’s Managing Partner Cody McFarlane speaks with Ivan Gustavino, Managing Director at Atrico, who has advised over 100 high-growth companies in mining, industrial tech, and software. With M&A activity heating up, Ivan breaks down what investors and buyers really look for in mining technology companies today.
Chile is making huge strides in transitioning away from coal-fired power plants. The new goal is to close all 28 coal powerplants by 2030, 10 years sooner then originally projected, and there is a chance that it could be accelerated even more. Check out our update to see where the country currently stands on its path towards decarbonization.
Argentina is a country that has tremendous resources and human capital but it has been in a constant economic battle. Newly elected President, Javier Milei, wasted no time with introducing reforms. His bills and decrees days after being elected intend to slash public spending to bring it in line with revenues and to cut key subsidies
Each year, Chilean Copper Commision publishes a report that outlines exploration investment. We have provided an overview of their 2023 report which gives us insight into the health of the Chilean junior mining market. Chile maintains the top investment destination for exploration spending in Latin America in 2023 and is ranked 4th globally.
Chile released its national green hydrogen strategy in 2020 which set out a road map for the country to become a major exporter. The country has the largest project pipeline in the Americas but there is still plenty of challenges that remain on the road ahead. Check out our overview of where things currently stand with the Chilean hydrogen industry.
Working with local partners can be a cost-effective way of entering a new market but it also carries risk for foreign companies. Companies end up wasting time and energy on partners where the sales either do not come or are they are extremely underwhelming. Check out our tips to help you get the most out of your distribution relationship.
Mining technology companies looking at Latin America need to decide on the best way to service the region. One of the first decisions that companies need to make once they confirm a market has potential is whether they will work through partners or sell direct to the mines.