Joint ventures can be useful for foreign companies entering Latin America. Unfortunately, they often do not work out the way companies would hope. There is one stage of the process that can greatly improve the chances of success if it is done properly. Check out our blog this week for some good tips.
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Insight into Glencore’s Technology Push
Glencore’s, Enrique Caballero, recently presented at Exponor discussing the company’s technology strategy. We provide an overview and some of our own comments. This can be particularly useful for service and technology providers who are trying to understand where their solutions can potentially add value.
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Social Strategist Interview – Practical Tips for Exploration Companies
We interviewed Andres Recalde, a Senior Social Strategist that has spent the last 25 years working with mining companies in various parts of Latin America. In our interview, Andres provides his personal insight into what is happening in Peru, his idea about social acceptability rather than social license, and practical tips that exploration companies should consider when engaging with communities.
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Drilling and Blasting Interview – Adapting for the Future
Paulo Aguilera, Chilean Mining Engineer, provides us insight into the Drilling and Blasting areas, what technologies are being implemented, and suggestions of how foreign providers can ensure they are successful when introducing new technologies.
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Permanent Establishment – Servicing New Markets
Working in foreign jurisdictions brings some unique challenges and risks. It is important for companies when they start looking at a new market or win a contract to have a clear understanding of how to deal with the obligations and liabilities that arise when working in a country where they do not have a legal entity.
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Non-Disclosure Agreements – A Tool for Protecting Intellectual Property
Most business executives will agree that confidentiality agreements are a necessary tool to protect their intellectual property. What often is missed is whether they are being used properly. This starts with ensuring that each employee understand why we use them, when to use them, and how they should be used.
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