The collaboration will focus on areas such as financing and corporate governance standards, among others.
By Patricia Marchetti
After completing 10 years in operation, Chilean mining intelligence and strategic analysis firm Plusmining has announced an agreement with Australia’s Hall Chadwick, a firm founded in 1886 and recognized as a leader in auditing and corporate advisory services.
The partnership aims to support Latin American exploration and development companies in preparing to access capital, improving their corporate governance standards, and facilitating financing processes and strategic partnerships.
According to the firm, the goal is to “narrow the gap between mining discoveries and the capital that makes them possible, building trust through internationally standardized documentation and a transparent and credible narrative for global investors.”
In addition to its work in Chile, Plusmining has already operated in countries such as Peru, Argentina and Brazil. The company now seeks to combine this regional experience with Hall Chadwick’s expertise in corporate governance, financial reporting, valuations and engagement with institutional investors, among other areas.
Plusmining’s founder and CEO, Juan Carlos Guajardo, told this outlet that the firm “has long observed the need to improve the connection between the quality of Latin America’s mining potential and its access to international capital.”
Through Marcelo Salas of Plusmining Australia, the companies reached an agreement during the IMARC mining convention held in Sydney a few weeks ago.
“In essence, we aim to offer a concrete and high-quality pathway for regional projects to reach global investors with the solidity and transparency demanded by the market, leveraging the Australian platform—one of the world’s most dynamic and experienced in mining,” he said.
He also clarified: “There are no plans for a merger or a name change. This agreement is built on the independence and reputation of both firms. What we seek is deep collaboration, not corporate integration (…) a flexible, results-oriented partnership that preserves each firm’s identity.”
Source: Diario Financiero