28%
Of global copper output
USD 50B+
Capex pipeline through 2030
40+
Active mining projects
18β24 mo
Typical procurement cycle, entry to contract
Who we work with
Specific profiles. Clear pathway.
Foreign industrial supplier
Proven product, zero Chile presence. Targeting Codelco, BHP, Anglo American approved vendor lists.
B2B services company
Maintenance, inspection, or engineering firm targeting tier-1 mining operator service contracts.
International procurement team
Sourcing EPC components, specialized services, or consumables from Chilean industrial producers.
Global mining operator
Evaluating Chilean supply chain alternatives to reduce logistics costs and improve delivery reliability.
Where companies get stuck
Four obstacles. Each one compounds.
The patterns we see consistently in this sector β and how we eliminate them.
Homologation requirements
Tier-1 operators require in-country product approval before any commercial engagement. Timeline: 3β6 months minimum. No shortcuts.
Impact
3β6 month delay + missed procurement window with no recovery path.
How we solve it
We map operator-specific homologation requirements and initiate approval processes before any commercial engagement begins.
Our work in this sector
Three mandates. Each one specific.
Phase
What we do
Output
Entry Β· Strategy
Procurement positioning
We assess product fit against active categories at tier-1 operators, define the right entry model, and map the approval sequence before you commit.
Entry Β· Structure
Legal entity & homologation
Chile legal entity setup, tax and operational framework, and homologation initiation with the relevant operators β in the right order.
Sourcing Β· Mandate
Supplier audit & facilitation
We identify, visit, and pre-qualify Chilean industrial producers. Ranked shortlist with our assessment of each supplier's export capacity and certifications.
Ready to map your mining access?
Both pathways start with a clear assessment of your position and the market's current window.