IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
2 Nov - 7 Nov 2025
Session information
Recent trends in mining deals and regulations in Latin America
Thursday 6 November (1115 - 1230)
Committee(s)
Latin American Regional Forum
(Lead)
Description
Mining is one of the most relevant industries in several Latin American countries. Over the recent years, regulations have increased and deals have become more sophisticated. Investments in the region need to deal with heavier regulatory requirements and increased competition. This panel will address some of the legal trends of the mining industry in the region considering energy transition aspects, the need of rare minerals, artificial intelligence, global climate effects and geopolitical concerns.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Rafael Boisset | Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria Spa, Lima, Peru; Senior Conference Panels Officer, Latin American Regional Forum |
| Andrea Saffie | Cariola Diez Perez-Cotapos, Santiago, Chile; Vice Chair, Poverty and Social Development Committee |
Speakers
| Felipe Azevedo | Nexa Resources, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Paola Isabel Cifuentes | Anglo American, Santiago, Chile |
| Macarena Vargas | Codelco, Santiago, Chile |