We set out this year to interview operational and managerial staff from both the Chilean and Peruvian mining industry. We provide the number one piece of advice that came from those interviews.
Full storyFeature Interview – Managing Director of Schenck Process South America
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.
Full storyPractical Tips for entering into Joint Ventures
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.
Full storyFeature Interview: Ignacio Garrido – Principal Community and Innovation Director
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.
Full storyProtecting your Intellectual Property when entering into a Contract with a Mining Company
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.
Full storyTips for using Subcontractors in Chile
Mining suppliers may use a local subcontractor for their installations at a mine site or to provide specialty services that are part of a larger contract but outside the suppliers’ core capabilities. The issue is that foreign companies can find themselves in trouble if they do not understand the risks that are particular to Chile and how to manage them when using subcontractors.
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