Colombia always had the potential to become a major mining jurisdiction but the mining sector is now completely frozen. There is a high level of uncertainty due to the governments push to reform the mining code, create a state mining company, and new a environmental decree.
Mauricio Jiménez, Managing Director of Schenck Process South America regarding their operations in the Regions, new trends in global technology, and opportunities for foreign suppliers.
Foreign companies will often use joint ventures to enter a new market or to assist on a specific project. We provide a high level practical overview of how they can be structured in Chile.
This week we interview Felipe Román Briones, Union President in Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi, about his view on technology and how employees are being incorporated into the new change.
Many companies will choose to sell their product through a distributor when looking at international markets. To avoid problems, you should follow some of our practical tips that we have learned from helping our clients over the years.
Ignacio Garrido, Principal Community and Innovation Director for BHP, was gracious enough to discuss the development of technology and innovation in the Chilean mining sector from his personal point of view.
METS companies are investing large amounts of capital into new technologies so protecting these investments is critical. Intellectual property often takes a back seat to the commercial terms even though it should be an essential part of the contract review process.