Commodity Market Analysis
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The information and analysis developed by Plusmining are characterized by their reliability, independence, comprehensiveness, and by a timely provision.
Sources of expert knowledge on contingencies and the latest developments in the mining industry in Chile, Latin America, Canada, Australia, China, and Asia in general.
Organizations that require quality information such as mining companies, goods and services suppliers, investors, international organizations, government agencies, etc.
Plusmining has a permanent presence in Chile and Canada. An expansion process to Peru and other Latin American countries is currently underway.
Between 2006 and 2014 he directed the Center for the Study of Copper and Mining (CESCO). Before that, he performed as Director of Studies of the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco). Mr. Guajardo also worked as an economist for the International Copper Studies Group.
He is also a member of the Copper Price Expert Committee convened annually by the Ministry of Finance to determine the parameters with which the Chilean national budget is built; the PDAC International Affairs Committee; as well as responsible for the organization of the Asia Copper Week, the largest global copper event in Asia and one of the largest in the world since 2012.
Mr. Guajardo holds a PhD in International Economics and Development from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. He excelled as the best graduate in his undergraduate studies of Business and Economics at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile. He also has a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Economics from the Complutense University of Madrid and a Diploma of the Advanced International Program of Mining and Environment from the University of Luleä, Sweden.
Juan Carlos Guajardo maintains a permanent presence in national and international media on mining issues.
Matías joined the team of Plusmining in 2017.
He has more than 4 years of experience in the mining industry, participating and leading projects for large-scale mining, both nationally and internationally. In his experience as an analyst and consultant, he has participated in more than 15 projects in the areas of economic studies, econometric modeling, simulation, risk analysis and management, and strategic evaluation.
Matias holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineer with Diploma in Mining Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He is currently a candidate for a Master's Degree in Mining Engineering from McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Languages: Spanish and English.
He joined the Plusmining team in 2018, after having completed his professional practice at the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco).
He has extensive knowledge in financial matters, costs and projects in the world of mining, as a result of having dedicated his university life to the development of assistantships in various subjects, in addition to having presented his first publication at the XX Mining Engineering Symposium.
Eric holds a B.Sc. in Mining Engineering from Universidad de Santiago de Chile.
Languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese.
He joined the Plusmining team in 2020.
Tomás holds a B.A. in Political Scientist from Pontificia Universidad Católica, Chile. He also holds a Master’s Degree in International Politics from the Paris Institute of Political Studies (SciencesPo), France.
Languages: Spanish, English, French.
She joined the team of Plusmining in 2020, having completed her postgraduate studies abroad.
In February 2020, she received her Master's degree in International Business and Administration from KU Leuven University in Belgium.
Carola holds a B.Sc. in Mining Engineering from Universidad de Chile and has experience in the area of corporate innovation with a focus on the mining industry and the generation of innovation portfolios.
Early monitoring of emerging trends at the local and global levels, including potential regulatory changes, new technologies, project progress, investment decisions, among others.
Collection of relevant information on contingencies and the latest developments in the global mining industry through Plusmining information networks.
In-depth analytical processing of information by the Plusmining team.
Plusmining has three reports of different periodicity in which various topics related to the mining industry and commodity markets are analyzed.
Development of detailed studies and analyzes at the request of clients who wish to enrich their understanding of a matter related to mining and commodities, including the quantification and estimation of relevant variables.
Availability to participate in seminars, conferences, and other events on mining and commodities. A permanent presence in local and foreign media.
Advice to companies seeking to develop business initiatives, from the identification of opportunities to their implementation.
Plusmining develops three permanent reports of different periodicity (weekly, monthly, quarterly) in which various topics related to the mining industry and commodity markets are addressed. The reports are characterized by their high added value and analytical content.
Analysis of the most important events in the Chilean and Latin American mining industry. Each topic presented is subjected to a critical analysis by the Plusmining team. Our addition of value lies not only in the speed with which information is reported but also in the deep analysis of the implications and consequences of these events.
Topics covered include:
Analysis of the main corporate, economic, political, regulatory, labor, operational events, project statements that affect the mining sector in Chile, Latin America and the rest of the world.
The report consists of 3 large sections
Analyzes of the topics are characterized by their depth, which includes insights and business implications for the sector.
Analysis of the production and financial results of the 15 main copper companies in the world (which comprise 60% of mine production globally). Additionally, an in-depth analysis of the production of Chile’s main copper operations is included.
Some of the included indicators are:
Plusmining has the ability to carry out various types of studies and analyzes at the request of clients who wish to enrich their understanding of a particular matter.
Considering specific characteristics and drivers of each natural resources market, and considering the latest advances in the economy of minerals, Plusmining generates detailed studies and robust forecasting of main market variables, such as, supply and demand.
The internal data base development, together with our contact network, allows us to obtain the necessary figures and data in order to perform an updated comparative analysis across several aspects (costs, productivity, CAPEX, wages, benefits and technology use) and that improve our clients’ decision-making abilities.
Our deep understanding of the mining business allows us to perform strategic analysis and scenario assessments taking into account the latest market tendencies, international legal changes and commodities market forecasts.
Plusmining has developed a scope to assess the social impact of mining projects that allows us to quantify the socio-economic impact of future projects and operations on a local and global scale.
Our wide range of knowledge referring to national regulation allows us to collaborate in designing, analyzing and managing of public policies put forth to maximize the socio-economic value of mining activities.
Knowledge disseminationPlusmining is an ideal actor for participating in seminars, conferences, and in general for any event on the mining industry and commodity markets. As a result of the quality work carried out by the company, it has positioned itself as a permanent source of reliable and independent information, both for national and international media.
Plusmining’s detailed knowledge and extensive contact networks allow the company to provide advisory services to those seeking to develop business initiatives. The advice covers all stages of development: from the identification of a business, through its design, to its implementation within the mining and related industries. In particular, Plusmining has advantages in facilitating access to markets, such as in Chile, Peru, Latin America in general, Canada and Asia.
