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.
If you run a small or mid-sized business in Chile — or are planning to enter the market — Chile’s new tax incentives offer a significant reduction in corporate tax rates, aimed at boosting growth and improving cash flow for qualifying companies. Check out our blog this week where we break down the new incentives.
The Eureka Canada–Chile 2025 program offers companies in mining, clean energy, or sustainable construction, a unique opportunity to test and adapt their technologies directly in the Chilean market, using real-world conditions to validate performance and product–market fit.
Ecuador is at a turning point. In just over five years, it has transitioned from a frontier jurisdiction to a credible mining destination. It’s essential reading for mining suppliers and technology companies looking to tap into one of Latin America’s most promising—and rapidly evolving—markets.
When foreign companies enter the Latin American market, partnering with a local distributor is often a practical and efficient entry strategy. However, this strategy also introduces a layer of complexity—especially when it comes to protecting intellectual property. One of the most effective ways to safeguard your IP in these relationships is through a well-structured distribution agreement.
Water is a vital input for Chile’s mining industry, essential to every stage of copper production—from ore processing to dust control. As water scarcity deepens across northern Chile, the country’s copper mining sector is undergoing a structural transformation in how it sources and uses water.
The Vicuña District, straddling the high Andes between Chile and Argentina, is shaping up to be one of the most significant new mining hubs in the Americas. For mining suppliers, it offers a multi-decade pipeline of work across some of the most advanced and exciting copper-gold projects currently in development.
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