Mexico Energy Reforms – Opportunity Awaits
In August 2014, Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto signed the country’s wide-ranging energy reform. The reform creates a new framework that allows for private investment for the first time, signifying…
Mexico Energy Reforms – Opportunity Awaits
Codelco Tender: International call for Mini Hydro Plant
Codelco has issued an international tender call for construction and operation of a mini hydro plant to be installed in the tailings dam at El Teniente mine in central O’Higgins region (VI). The…
Hacer Negocios en Australia
Hacer Negocios en Australia Gobierno Australia es una democracia estable compuesta de seis Estados y dos Territorios. Cada Estado y Territorio cuenta con un poder legislativo, ejecutivo y judicial a…
Types of Corporate Vehicles in Chile
Sociedad Anonima A Sociedad Anonima (SA) is a corporation similar to that of a proprietary limited company in Australia. It is governed by Act 18,046/1981 and formed by way…
Intellectual Property (IP) Rights in Latin America
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as an “international” or “worldwide” patent, or “international trademark” that covers the whole planet in one application. A mechanism exists…
Terminating an Employee in Chile: Subtle Differences to Australia
There are occasions in every company when there is a need to terminate an employee for a variety of reasons. Compared to Australia, there are some subtle differences in…
BNAmericas Article: Chile Mining Know-How a Potential Pot of Gold
Chile mining know-how a potential pot of gold By Greta Bourke – Thursday, May 15, 2014 The know-how in the Chilean mining sector has the potential to be commercially…
Peru: Infrastructure Consultancy Tenders
Pre-Investment Study Tender – Tacna Railway A railway connecting Peru’s Tacna city with Chile’s Arica city is back on the Peruvian Infrastructure agenda. Peru has launched a tender for pre-investment…
Chile Tax Reform Overview
Chile Tax Reform Overview Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet has sent a major tax reform bill to congress that sets out to raise corporate taxes to finance better education.…
Colombia Mining: Why has it stalled?
Colombia Mining: Why has it stalled? The Colombian government has positioned the country as an attractive destination for mining investment based on a solid economic performance, a competitive business…