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.
We interviewed Walter Javier Ortega, a Peruvian Mining Engineer with over 15 years’ experience across several operations in the Drilling and Blasting areas. Walter 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.
This week we interviewed Juan Oswaldo Luján Montes, a Peruvian Mining Engineer who gives us insight into what technologies mines are interested in. He has worked with major mining companies in Peru for over 20 years.
Peru is already a great market for mining suppliers but the pipeline of future projects makes it even more interesting. Peru has grown its copper production considerably over the last 10 years. The Peruvian Energy and Mines Ministry released their updated forecasts on the project pipeline. Check out our summary.
The solutions and technology being commercialized today are more complex than they were in the past which means there is a strong need for companies to ensure they are protecting their intellectual property when entering into contracts with clients.
We often find that when mining technology and services companies are reviewing a mining services contract, IP is merely a secondary consideration even though it should be an essential part of the contract. It is critcal for METS companies who are entering into contracts to understand how to protect their intellectual property.
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