Sneak Preview: Mergers & Acquisitions in Mining Tech with Ivan Gustavino
In this sneak preview, Ax Legal’s Managing Partner Cody McFarlane speaks with Ivan Gustavino, Managing Director at Atrico, who has advised over 100 high-growth companies in mining, industrial tech, and software. With M&A activity heating up, Ivan breaks down what investors and buyers really look for in mining technology companies today.
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.
We had the opportunity this week to speak with Edgar Carrillo, Operations Manager for IOT Automation, an Australian company that specialise in wireless sensor networks and smart lighting featuring real-time situational awareness (RTSA).
Over the last 6 weeks, we interviewed maintenance professionals from both the Chilean and Peruvian mining industry. The idea was to provide foreign companies with an inside view into the local maintenance function from the perspective of those actually working in it. Check out our summary.
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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