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Industries Β· Mining & Industrial Suppliers

Chile's mining supply chain.
Two ways to access it.

For foreign suppliers entering Chile's procurement ecosystem β€” and for international buyers sourcing Chilean mining components, services, and industrial supplies.

Enter ChileSource From Chile

28%

Of global copper output

USD 50B+

Capex pipeline through 2030

40+

Active mining projects

18–24 mo

Typical procurement cycle, entry to contract

Who we work with

Specific profiles. Clear pathway.

Enter Chile

Foreign industrial supplier

Proven product, zero Chile presence. Targeting Codelco, BHP, Anglo American approved vendor lists.

Enter Chile

B2B services company

Maintenance, inspection, or engineering firm targeting tier-1 mining operator service contracts.

Source From Chile

International procurement team

Sourcing EPC components, specialized services, or consumables from Chilean industrial producers.

Source From Chile

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.

01

Homologation requirements

Tier-1 operators require in-country product approval before any commercial engagement. Timeline: 3–6 months minimum. No shortcuts.

Impact

3–6 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.

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