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.
Water is a critical and irreplaceable input for Chile’s mining industry, underpinning every stage of copper production, from complex sulphide ore processing and tailings management to dust control in open pits. Each year Cochilco publishes its Water Survey for Chilean copper mining, giving stakeholders a clear, data-based view of how and where water is used in mining operations.
Cochilco publishes a detailed assessment each year of how Chile’s mining energy matrix is evolving, and the 2024 edition is one of the most revealing to date. The data shows an industry working harder than ever, digging deeper pits, processing harder ore, and relying increasingly on seawater.
Peru’s mining sector is entering a new investment cycle, and Southern Copper is positioning itself at the centre of it. With up to US$10.3 billion planned across major projects and infrastructure upgrades, the company is shaping one of the most significant copper development programs the country has seen in decades.
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.
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