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.
Peru has been an exciting market for equipment, technology, and service providers over the last few years. There are concerns about a lag in new projects due to community issues, slow permitting, and political unstability. We compiled announcements and updates that came from the speaking sessions that took place last week during Perumin 36.
Almost everything provided inside a mine these days by suppliers has a strong technological component as part of the offering. In many cases, the underlying technology is the only component. This is why suppliers need to take the proper steps to manage intellectual property when entering into contracts with clients.
Mining technology and service companies are looking at Peru for good reason. The country has a significant number of operational mines that are investing in new equipment and technology. As suppliers develop new opportunities in Peru, they will need to decide how they will service the market. Understanding the incorporation process and timeframes is an important part of the process.
Codelco’s title as the world’s largest copper producer is now in jeopardy with production dropping to the lowest level in 25 years. Codelco has several structural projects underway that are meant to boost copper production for the next 50 years but it has been plagued by delays. Check out our overview to understand the current state of Codelco.
After a long sales cycle, the immediate focus for many mining technology and service providers is simply securing or being awarded the work but intellectual property is business-critical and should be treated as such. Mining Suppliers need to ensure they have well drafted clauses that protect their intellectual property while also often giving them the ability to use the data collected to improve their solutions.
In part three of our Brazil series, we cover practical information that companies need to know when hiring staff in Brazil. While many of the labor laws are similar to other parts of the world, there is some key details that will help companies understand how things work in Brazil.
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