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.
The Peruvian Energy and Mines Ministry (Minem) recently released their updated forecasts on the project pipeline which now consists of 51 mining projects that include an investment of US$54.5 billion. We outline the new projects added to the list this year, as well as those that are projected to go into construction for 2024.
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A study was recently released that evaluates trends in the Chilean mining industry workforce between 2023 and 2032. The goal of the study is to support public policy and the industry to identify gaps in human talent, training, technological impact, and gender equity. The study reviews trends from past years and has important projections for the next 10 years.
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