What to expect for Peru’s mining industry in 2015
What to expect for Peru’s mining industry in 2015 The mining industry in Peru, the world’s third largest copper producer, will take a major step in 2015 towards the country’s…
What to expect for Peru’s mining industry in 2015
Opportunity in Chile: Water Solutions
Water in Chile is an important topic. Chile has been suffering a severe drought in recent years, with northern region IV experiencing its worst water shortage in 100 years. This…
5 Australian Mining Projects in Argentina
Recently, BNamericas published a list of the ¨Top 5 Australian mining projects in Argentina ¨, which naturally sparked our interest because there is a lot of negative sediment surrounding the…
Land Rights in the Chilean Energy Sector
INDIGENOUS LAND RIGHTS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR The challenge of creating enough energy supplies to fuel Chile’s economic growth is a major consideration. Today, the Chilean Government is pressing forward…
Chile Project Pipeline
Chile Project Pipeline It has been an interesting year for Chile´s mining industry. Some projects have been put on hold and others have continued to advance. We have put…
Chile’s New Green Legislation
Chile’s New Green Legislation Like many countries in the developed world, Chile is keen to protect its natural fauna, flora and native peoples from the impact of irresponsible industrialization. The…
Developments In Colombia
Update on peace talks On 26 May 2013, the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) agreed to an historic land reform that is likely to…
2 Long Years: Colombia Mining Concessions
Since February 2011, the Colombian government has suspended the granting of mining concessions in order to carry out a complete overhaul of the sector. During this time, Colombia’s national mining…
Steps to Mitigate Risks from Foreign Subsidiaries
The future of international business following Hudbay The recent case of Choc v. Hudbay Minerals Inc., 2013 ONSC 1414 (Hudbay) has demonstrated that companies must be aware of the potential risks of…
New Environmental Policies: Challenges and Opportunities
Climate change is becoming a hot topic, both for Australia and the world. Despite the challenges in the international arena of negotiations, one thing is clear: tackling greenhouse gas (GHG)…