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Market Intelligence — Latin America

Mining Markets Across
Latin America

From the copper heartlands of Chile and Peru to the emerging operations of Colombia and the strategic hub of Panama, Pegasus is positioned where the region's mining industry operates.

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#1
Copper Region
Latin America produces over 40% of the world's copper supply
4+
Active Markets
Panama, Chile, Peru, Colombia — with Ecuador in pipeline
$bn
Annual Procurement
Billions in mining goods & services sourced across the region annually
CFZ
Panama Hub
Colón Free Zone — the logistics gateway for LATAM mining supply

Why Latin America

The World's Most Important Mining Corridor

Latin America is home to the largest concentrations of copper, gold, silver, and lithium deposits on earth. The region's mining industry demands world-class equipment, consumables, and supply chain expertise — and that demand is growing.

Pegasus Supply Chain Corp is headquartered in Panama City, giving us equal access to every major mining market in the region. We understand local procurement processes, regulatory environments, and the operational realities of remote mine site supply in a way that overseas suppliers simply cannot replicate without in-market representation.

Established vendor registrations with major mining operators including First Quantum Minerals
Bilingual commercial capability — English and Spanish across all market engagements
Colón Free Zone VMI hub enabling bonded stock positioning for fast in-region fulfilment
20+ years of mining supply chain experience across Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America
HQ & Anchor
Priority Markets
Region Coverage

Country Focus

Our Key Markets in Detail

Panama
Headquarters & Strategic Gateway

Panama is Pegasus's home base and the commercial nerve centre of our Latin American operations. Beyond its role as our headquarters, Panama is strategically critical for the entire region — the Canal corridor, the Colón Free Zone, and the country's dollarised, stable economy make it the natural hub for LATAM mining supply chains.

The flagship opportunity is Cobre Panama — one of the largest copper mines in the western hemisphere, operated by First Quantum Minerals. Following its temporary suspension, the mine is expected to reactivate in the near term, creating one of the largest single procurement opportunities in the region. Pegasus holds existing vendor registrations and is actively preparing its supplier catalogue for day-one readiness.

Key Operations

Cobre PanamaFirst Quantum MineralsCopper
Petaquilla GoldVariousGold

Pegasus Advantage

Existing FQM vendor registration. Colón Free Zone VMI hub for bonded stock pre-positioning ahead of restart. Panama City headquarters enables same-day engagement with mine procurement teams.

320k
Tonnes Cu/yr capacity at Cobre Panama
CFZ
Colón Free Zone — 2nd largest FTZ globally
USD
Dollar economy — zero currency risk
HQ
Pegasus headquartered in Panama City
Chile
World's Largest Copper Producer

Chile is the undisputed centre of global copper production, accounting for approximately 27% of world output. The country's mining sector is characterised by world-scale operations with highly sophisticated procurement requirements — and a strong preference for proven, reliable supply chain partners.

Chile's northern Atacama region hosts the densest concentration of large-scale copper mines on earth, including Codelco's flagship operations, BHP's Escondida, and Anglo American's Los Bronces. These operations run continuous, high-volume procurement cycles for wearing parts, structural components, haul truck solutions, and process plant consumables.

Key Operations

EscondidaBHP / Rio TintoCopper
ChuquicamataCodelcoCopper
Los BroncesAnglo AmericanCopper
CollahuasiGlencore / AngloCopper
El TenienteCodelcoCopper
27%
Share of global copper production
5.4M
Tonnes of copper produced annually
Atacama
World's driest desert — extreme logistics and supply chain demands
CLP
Chilean Peso — bilingual Spanish/English engagement required

Pegasus Focus

Haul truck bodies and payload solutions for Komatsu and CAT fleets operating in Atacama operations. Wearing parts and GET systems for high-tonnage open-pit environments. Pump and valve solutions for tailings and process plant applications.

Peru
Silver, Copper & Zinc Powerhouse

Peru is the world's second largest producer of copper and silver, and a top-three zinc producer. The country's mining sector spans the Andes from north to south, with operations ranging from ultra-high altitude polymetallic mines to large-scale open-pit copper operations in the south.

Peru's mining procurement environment is characterised by rigorous vendor qualification processes and strong in-country presence requirements. Pegasus's Panama base, Spanish capability, and regional logistics network position us as a credible partner for Peruvian operations seeking international supply chain solutions.

Key Operations

AntaminaBHP / Glencore / TeckCu/Zn
Cerro VerdeFreeport-McMoRanCopper
Las BambasMMGCopper
ToquepalaSouthern CopperCopper
YanacochaNewmont / BuenaventuraGold
#2
World's second largest copper producer
#1
World's largest silver producer
4000m
Average altitude of Andean operations — remote logistics essential
PEN
Sol economy — Spanish-language procurement engagement critical

Pegasus Focus

Remote mine logistics and supply chain management for high-altitude operations. Wearing parts and process plant consumables for copper and polymetallic concentrators. Dewatering and slurry pump systems for Andean tailings management.

Colombia
Emerging Copper & Gold Opportunity

Colombia is one of Latin America's most exciting emerging mining markets, with a significant and largely underdeveloped copper and gold resource base. Historically known for coal and emeralds, the country is now attracting major international investment into its copper and gold sectors.

Colombia's geographic proximity to Panama — just hours by road or sea — makes it one of the most naturally accessible markets for Pegasus's supply chain and agency services. The country's improving security environment and regulatory reforms are accelerating project development timelines.

Key & Emerging Operations

Cerro MatosoSouth32Nickel
El CerrejónGlencoreCoal
QuebradonaAngloGold AshantiCopper/Gold
BuriticáZijin MiningGold
#1
South America's largest emerald producer — transitioning to base metals
~4h
Proximity to Panama — natural supply chain corridor
COP
Peso economy — strong USD/Panama connectivity
↑
Rapidly growing foreign mining investment pipeline

Pegasus Focus

Early-stage project supply chain setup and equipment sourcing for new copper and gold developments. Panama CFZ as the natural import hub for Colombian mine site deliveries. Emerging manufacturer representation opportunities as new mines reach procurement stage.

Anchor Opportunity

Cobre Panama — Pre-Positioned for Restart

Cobre Panama is one of the most significant procurement opportunities in the western hemisphere. With an annual copper production capacity of 320,000 tonnes, its anticipated reactivation will trigger a major procurement cycle across equipment, consumables, and services.

Pegasus holds existing vendor registrations with First Quantum Minerals and is actively building its supplier catalogue and VMI stock positioning ahead of restart.

First Quantum 320kt Cu Capacity Vendor Registered CFZ Pre-positioned Day-One Ready

Why now matters: The procurement window ahead of a major mine restart is the best time to establish supplier relationships. Vendors who are registered, qualified, and have stock in-region win the first orders — and first orders become long-term supply agreements.

Pegasus has existing familiarity with First Quantum Minerals' procurement processes and is well positioned to support manufacturers in navigating vendor qualification requirements ahead of the anticipated restart.

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Whether you're a mining operator needing a supply chain partner or a manufacturer seeking LATAM representation, we'd like to talk.

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