The world is more connected than ever, and mining technology and service companies are no exception. As they expand their reach globally, they need to follow their clients to new markets, from a copper mine high in the Andes to the icey cold winters of Northern Canada. When exploring new markets, it’s the classic “chicken or egg” dilemma: You want to see success before committing to the expenses of a local operation, but as soon as you start generating revenue, the risk of being classified as a PE increases.
The Dominga iron and copper mining project involves the construction of two open-pit mines, a mineral processing plant, a water desalination plant, as well as a seaport shipping terminal in the town of Totoralillo Norte, Chile.
The most common risk to companies operating in Latin America is related to employment laws and obligations. As part of our blogs series on labour considerations, we provide information on the types of benefits, social security, and leave that employees have as per Chilean Labour Laws.
We provide practical tips on some key differences that should be considered when negotiating and hiring employees in Chile. These are common questions that have come up frequently over the years regarding a few key points that that are unique to Chile.
Ax Legal spoke with Luis Gutiérrez, currently a Maintenance Superintendent at Thiess Chile. Luis has more than eighteen years of experience in maintenance and management roles both in Chile and internationally.
A good starting point for learning about Chilean labour laws is knowing the different ways to contract potential employees. We have a provided a short overview to help companies understand what type of employment contract they should use.
Cesar Aponte has had a long career in the maintenance field where has worked in international mining operations in places such as Canada and Peru. He is currently the Maintenance Manager for Pan American Silver in Peru where he is responsible for the heavy equipment.
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