CO-HEAD OF HEALTHCARE AND LIFE SCIENCES, MIDDLE MARKET, J.P. MORGAN COMMERCIAL BANKING
"While the underlying business model for life sciences companies hasn’t changed as a result of our current environment, we’re seeing that increased capital has been made available to those seeking funding. This makes it an incredibly promising time for the sector."
"What we are seeing is a reflection of the power of genetic medicine, where the technology has demonstrated clinical promise, as well as safety. Now, in many aspects, it is up to the manufacturing to catch up as that demand for gene therapy manufacturers far exceeds the capacity."
"MIT spins out over 32 startup companies per year approximately, and we have about 358 companies that are still alive, so the ecosystem is functioning well."
INVESTMENT TEAM DIRECTOR, CHURCH OF ENGLAND PENSIONS BOARD, & CO-CHAIR OF THE INVESTOR MINING & TAILINGS SAFETY INITIATIVE
"The collective realization that waste has been managed as an externality was alarming, and despite the good practice that existed within some companies, this was a sector-wide systemic challenge that needs serious focus from investors."
CEO, CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR MINING INNOVATION (CEMI)
"If we consider waste management in our own households, 30 years ago everything went to landfill, but in time we have learned to re-use and recycle. The same can be said for many industrial business sectors, but the mining industry has not adopted this kind of waste diversion."
"We are proud of our role in developing the new Global Tailings Standard, having spent a lot of time with the organizations involved to provide experience and input that went a long way to shape the Standard. Quellaveco will meet international standards from day one."
"Standards for tailings facilities are definitely improving with more automatization, control and monitoring, so this is a segment where we are going to see a lot of work in the future."
As the second half of 2024 approaches, Peru stands at a crossroads. According to the latest figures, the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed Peru as the second-largest copper producer. Cabinet changes under Boluarte's administration and ongoing corruption cases have taken a toll on investor confidence, and illegal mining remains a pressing issue. However, not everything is lost for the Andean country, and the mining sector presents growth opportunities.