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.
Argentina, Chile, and Peru are not just the world’s copper heartland. For the next decade, they are where the industry gets built — and where the smartest mining technology and service companies are already planting their flag.
Peru offers significant opportunities for companies operating in the mining sector and related industries. However, the country also has a labour framework that includes several statutory employee benefits, including mandatory profit sharing—an obligation that is not commonly found in jurisdictions such as Australia, Canada, or the United States.
Vaca Muerta is far more than a resource play, it is a test of Argentina’s ability to industrialize around energy. Every kilometer of pipeline, every ton of steel, and every engineering service represents a step toward positioning the country as a competitive energy exporter and regional industrial hub.
The Vaca Muerta shale basin has emerged as one of the most strategically significant energy developments in the world, holding the potential to reshape Argentina’s economic landscape and strengthen global energy supply chains. However, realizing this potential depends not on the size of the resource itself, which is already well established, but on the pace… Continue reading Unlocking Vaca Muerta: Why Industrial Technology and Service Companies Should Pay Attention
Peru is quickly positioning itself as a priority market for mining technology and service companies. As operational mines ramp up investment and a USD$60 billion pipeline takes shape, opportunities for foreign suppliers are expanding rapidly. Having a local presence will be important for mining technology and service companies who want to capture the opportunties.
This blog explores why transfer pricing is a critical consideration for foreign technology companies expanding into Chile’s mining and energy sectors. It explains the rules that govern how related companies set prices across borders and outlines what executives need to know to stay compliant while building sustainable operations in the region.
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