Management
| Dr. Luis Ignacio Silva P, CEng, PhD Position: Chile Manager Dr. Silva has concentrated his geological efforts in Chile and other South American countries and has worked or consulted with some of the largest mining companies in the world such as Freeport McMorRan, Amax (Chile), Barrick, Homestake Mining, Cyprus Minerals, Phelps Dodge, Pegasus, Cominco, the Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission and Codelco. Dr. Silva graduated from the Universidad de Chile, completed his PhD in Geology at the University of London, University College and became a Chartered Engineer (CEng) through the Engineering Council, UK. Dr. Silva resides in Santiago, Chile and is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Silva is a professional member of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, London UK, and a member of the Institute of Material, Mineral and Mining; Geological Society of Chile; College of Geologists of Chile; the Society of Economic Geologists, USA, Canadian Institute of Mineral, Metallurgy and Petroleum. Dr. Silva was instrumental in review of the Chilean Project and his experience as a PhD geologist will be immensely beneficial for managing all aspects of Salares lithium exploration in Chile. |
