There are a number of reasons why a Mining Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) company may need to subcontract. With tight deadlines, a METS company may need additional manpower to get a project over the line. Alternatively, it may be simply more practical or economically feasible for a subcontractor to take charge of a specific […]

The intellectual property and technology belonging to Mining Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) businesses will often be their most valuable assets.  It is not at all uncommon for an entire company or business venture to be built around a single idea or patent.  In some cases, companies enter into agreements with universities, technology programs, or […]