Commentary regarding recent news and events we attended/presented plus blog announcements.
Back in November 2019, I had the pleasure to be part of a panel on Latín America at Mines & Money 💵 London 🇬🇧 @minesandmoney. It was my first time in the UK and was a pleasure to walk around those streets. Anyhow, the conversation was so productive and interesting! The panel was formed up … Continue reading Mines & Money London 2019
I attended the Latin America Down Under (LADU) conference last month, held in Perth (did you know it was my first time there? Find out!). Although still a small conference, it was a good opportunity to catch up with those interested in strengthening the relationship between Australia and Latin America. I consider myself a passionate fan … Continue reading Lithium, advice from an Australian ambassador and the Venezuelan situation at LADU 2017
After almost five years of living in Australia, I've finally made it to Perth. I've been sort of avoiding the city (it's a long story... and I need to protect the not-so-innocent so I won't say more!) but here I am, and now if it's the right time. So far it looks to me as … Continue reading It’s a miracle… I’m in Perth!
Over the last few months, we have been reviewing a group of tech startups. It is a new field for me -although not new at all for an investment group we are working with-, so there's a lot for me to learn. So it is back to studying, many hours of reading coming my way. While in … Continue reading Thinking about technology start-ups, international business, and the “LATAM connection”
As I sat in my seat onboard my Delta fight bound to LAX and then YYZ -yes I am a fan of airport codes- I suddenly realised that it was my 10th time attending PDAC in Toronto. Wow! The fist time I went there was in 2005; it feels like a lifetime ago. I used to go every … Continue reading My personal PDAC 2017’s Report – and it is a good one
Here's my compilation of the events that are taking place, with Latin America as topic, from Saturday to Thursday. Monday should be a busy day... Enjoy! Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday March 5, 2016 March 6, 2016 March 7, 2016 March 8, 2016 March 9, 2016 March 10, 2016 MORNING/ALL DAY … Continue reading Latin American focused events, during PDAC 2016 (cheeky agenda)
I can't make it to Toronto’s this year –shocking, I know, don’t even remind me– but I thought I could join in the fun by doing one of the things I like best, writing. PDAC is by far the most exciting, lively and useful mining conference I've been, and I have been to quite a … Continue reading What to expect from PDAC 2016 (other than being cold)
Sometimes, inspiration comes in successive stages, or waves. Other times, it is just a quantum moment of clarity. I've had plenty of both but the reason I decided to start this blog is the latter.
Can you believe I never had a chance to see this? I found it by googling myself (yeah I do that sometimes) just a few days ago. In September 2012 I was a guest at a live broadcast of a local TV Show in Salta, northern Argentina. I had been interviewed before but never on a political … Continue reading Being interviewed at “Interpelados*”, a regional TV show – and looking super serious
Originally published in May 2010 on Argentina Mining's monthly newsletter. By Paola Rojas* Participating in events is a costly endeavour and as a result it requires careful planning to maximize your ROI. Some experiences in PDAC and Expomin that help to reach this goal. PDAC: “Where the mineral industry meets”. When they say that PDAC … Continue reading Attending mega mining events. How to participate successfully and not die trying
Originally published in February 2010 on Argentina Mining’s monthly newsletter. By Paola Rojas Investing in mining stocks does not have to be off-limits for companies and individuals from the sector in South America. Read about the key aspects to venture with success on this side of the mining business. The author of the best-selling “Rich … Continue reading Investing in mining stocks: To venture is key
Originally published in December 2009 on Argentina Mining's monthly newsletter. By Carolina Martinez and Paola Rojas* A million dollar acquisition puts Argentina again on the sight of mining worldwide since one of the largest silver reservoirs could be put in motion. The company in the center of the story chooses one more time to invest … Continue reading Raising the bet: Pan American Silver wants more
Originally published in October 2009 on Argentina Mining's monthly newsletter. By Paola Rojas.* Argentina continues living an unprecedented mining growth, same growth that in some way kept us busy during most of the time since the current crisis started. Even though we cannot forget that this boom was mainly powered by investments committed a long … Continue reading To learn from the best, today more than ever
Originally published in September 2009 in Argentina Mining's monthly newsletter. By Paola Rojas and Victor Bonfils In light of the mining boom Argentina is experiencing, one of the provinces that imposed a law restricting the activity is rethinking its position. During August, a piece of news much expected since 2006 was finally known: Vale – … Continue reading Now, Mendoza
Originally published in May 2009, on Argentina Mining's monthly Newsletter By Paola Rojas Barrick’s Pascua Lama will begin construction in 3Q 2009 and Troy´s Casposo to follow in 4Q. May 7 was declared National Mining Day in the country in 1813 with the passing of the first law to encourage the development of Mining. Throughout … Continue reading Repercussions of National Mining Day in Argentina
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