Colombia always had the potential to become a major mining jurisdiction but the mining sector is now completely frozen. There is a high level of uncertainty due to the governments push to reform the mining code, create a state mining company, and new a environmental decree.
Chile has recorded an impressive economic expansion during the last three decades. Foreign direct investment has been an important part of that growth. Check out our overview of the benefits.
One part of a distribution agreement that is often overlooked is how confidential information and intellectual property are managed throughout the relationship. A well drafted distribution agreement will ensure that the intellectual property is properly managed as to not put the company’s biggest asset at risk.
For companies that originate from common law countries, you may not find some of the clauses you would typically be concerned such as Liquidated Damages and Consequential Losses. We provide a practical guide to contracts in Chile.
We have created a comprehensive summary of Anglo recent technology update for our clients and readers. If you read between the lines, you start to get a clear picture where the industry is going.
Antofagasta Minerals recently published their challenges for 2021 with the purpose of communicating their operational challenges from their various mines with the goal of generating solutions from suppliers.
Water issues in Latin America are very important, particularly in Chile, given the reduced rain fall which has limited fresh water for agriculture and personal use over the past 10 years. Companies such as Utilis are providing technologies that are helping water utilities to save water and increase efficiencies of their distribution systems