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.
Ecuador has quietly positioned itself as one of the region’s most interesting emerging mining jurisdictions. A combination of geological potential, regulatory improvements, and a maturing investment environment is attracting the attention of major copper developers. The USD$3.5b Warintza project is one of the strongest early-stage copper projects globally, and it gives a clear indication of where Ecuador is heading as a mining country.
Entering a new market requires more than understanding the legal framework — it is the day-to-day operational details that determine whether a company can operate smoothly. In Chile, labor compliance has become increasingly centralized and digital. A key change is the Registro Electrónico Laboral (REL), an online platform where employers must register and maintain essential employment information.
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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