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.
As 2023 closes, it is a good time to reflect on what is happening in the Chilean mining market. This year has had a little bit of everything in terms of news – new lithium policies, changes to the royality, project announcments, etc. Check out our our overview and expectations for the next year.
Chile has faced a decade-long drought that has impacted local communities and whole industries alike. The mining industry has increasingly relied on desalination to supply water for its operations. The project pipeline is growing with billions of dollars to be spent by miners who continue to expand and build new desalination plants. Now for the first time, concessions will be tendered that will provide desalinated water to municipalities and the agriculture sector.
The Chilean mining sector is considered as a model to the rest of Latin America. Since the pandemic, the USD$60B plus project pipeline has not advanced as fast as many would have hoped. With the recent uncertainty mostly over, there have been more announcements on new projects or investments. Check out our round-up of the latest news to see the most important updates from the last couple of months.
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.
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