The intellectual property and technology belonging to Mining Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) businesses will often be their most valuable assets. It is not at all uncommon for an entire company or business venture to be built around a single idea or...
There are a number of reasons why a Mining Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) company may need to subcontract. With tight deadlines, a METS company may need additional manpower to get a project over the line. Alternatively, it may be simply more practical or...
Technology and technical know-how is considered an essential precondition for improving productivity, attaining industrial development and promoting export growth. Therefore, technology transfer is seen as a key element for enabling developing countries to integrate...
Most companies will rely on agents to represent their business in international markets. What many do not realise is that there are legal and tax implications to be aware of, especially regarding permanent establishment (PE) that can arise from an agent relationship....
Recent reports have shown that Colombia’s economy grew less than expected in the second quarter but still expanded at a healthy pace. The government spent heavily on infrastructure and consumer spending has remained strong. Construction led the growth sectors in the...
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 goal of doubling annual output of the metal to 2.8Mt/y by 2017. Mining GDP...
