 | Eduardo (Ed) Zamanillo | |
| Principal Mining Engineer | ||
| Toronto, Ontario M5V 0N1 +1 (416) 433 1715 ed.zamanillo@ngen-ko.com | ||
| Qualifications | ||
| M.B.A. | 2012 | Cranfield School of Business. Cranfield University – England, UK |
| Master (Eng) | 2008 | Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Chile |
| BSc (Eng) | 2000 | Mining Engineer, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile |
| P.Eng. | Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario | |
| EXPERTISE Mining operations management. Business development and due diligence. Mining M&A Corporate development. | Seasoned Mining Engineer and Executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in the mining industry, specializing in copper production. Skilled in the management of mining assets, project evaluation, and operations, with a diverse portfolio covering precious metals, base metals, lithium, and silicon. Renowned for strategic oversight and conducting critical technical reviews of mining properties that underpin business decisions. Known for communicating complex technical findings effectively to stakeholders and driving operational excellence across diverse mineral deposits and world mining jurisdictions. | |
| EXPERIENCE | |
| SLR Consulting (Canada) 2021 – Present (formerly Roscoe Postle Associates Inc. / RPA) | Principal Mining Engineer SLR is a global mining consultancy providing services to the mining industry at all stages, from exploration to closure and rehabilitation. SLR advises banks (both debt and equity), Institutional investors, governments, major mining companies, exploration and development firms, law firms, individual investors, and private equity ventures. Lead advisory services for senior executives on mining management, including operations optimization, project evaluation, and strategic planning.Spearhead due diligence reviews and financial modelling for executive-level decision making.Oversee reserve estimation and a team responsible for mine planning, offering guidance for effective asset management.Facilitate communication between technical teams and executive management, ensuring understanding and alignment of business objectives |
| nGen-ko Resources, Canada / Chile 2018 – 2021 | CEO and President nGen-ko Minerals is a Chilean private owned exploration company involved in the exploration of Base and Precious metals on its two targets located in the north of Chile. Managed and coordinated a range of tasks including securing financing sources, community relations, and technical/environmental studies.Successfully raised capital and consolidated mining properties related to the Stingray and Calder/Palitos Projects.Completed the sale of the northern zone of Stingray project to Arrigoni Group. |
| Grupo BAL (Fresnillo/Peñoles) México 2019 – 2021 | Executive Technical Board Advisor / International Business Development Grupo BAL is a Mexican conglomerate owner of Industrias Peñoles S.A.B de C.V. (Peñoles), a Mexican mining group involved in the extraction, smelting and refining of non-ferrous metals, as well as the production of chemicals. Provided strategic advice to the board and executive team on international growth strategy. |
| MITSUI & Co. LATAM 2009 – 2018 | Mining General manager / Mining Leader LATAM Mitsui is one of the largest corporate conglomerates in Japan and one of the largest diversified publicly traded companies in the world; In South America is Shareholder in the following mining Companies: Vale, Collahuasi, Los Pelambres, Anglo American Sur (AAS) and Caserones. Served as representative of Mitsui, one of the shareholders, in governance committees, managing and aligning strategic objectives.Led a team in areas including investment management, M&A coordination, and trading activities.Conducted due diligence processes leading to significant acquisition of mining assets in South America. |
| BHP – Base Metals Chile 2002 – 2008 | Several positions including Head of Business Development Managed processes related to business valuation, contracts control, and risk management of BHP’s South American AssetsExperience on mining operations (Escondida and Cerro Colorado). |
| Exxon / Anglo American Chile 2000 – 2002 | Mine Production Superintendent Managed loading and hauling activities in Los Bronces Mine, maintaining a focus on zero harm, volumes, and costs |
| Meridian Gold Chile 2000 | Underground Mine Engineer Coordination of subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential mining development sites. Contribution as part of a team that advises and plans on appropriate ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe and environmentally sound extraction in underground construction activities. |