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.
Antofagasta Minerals has been aggressive with their plans to not only increase production but to improve the sustainability of its operations. With several significant project announcements in recent weeks, Antofagasta Mineral’s is well on its way to reach production levels of 900 thousand tons over the next few years. Check out our summary to find out more about Antofagasta Minerals operations and plans.
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.
Chile released its national green hydrogen strategy in 2020 which set out a road map for the country to become a major exporter. The country has the largest project pipeline in the Americas but there is still plenty of challenges that remain on the road ahead. Check out our overview of where things currently stand with the Chilean hydrogen industry.
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.
Over the last few weeks there have been several new positive developments for the Ecuadorian mining market. Specifically, EcuaCorriente, plans to invest US$650mn-US$700mn to increase output of its already operating Mirador copper mine which will greatly increase Ecuador’s copper exports.
At a time when the world needs to find more copper, there are only a few examples of junior exploration companies that have been able to make significant discoveries over the last 10 years in Chile. This is set to change with the recently released Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for Hot Chile’s Costa Fuego Copper-Gold Project.
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