His discovery of extensive deposits of saltpeter in the region led to the company expanding into the region, which at the time was contested with Bolivia, and began mining in the region with the intent of shipping nitrates to the company's British partners.
His discovery of extensive deposits of saltpeter in the region led to the company. This company was expanding into the region. His discovery of extensive deposits of saltpeter in the region began mining in the region with the intent of shipping nitrates to the company's British partners. The region at the time was contested with Bolivia.