Chilean Exploration Advisory
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Patrick Burns
Head of ExplorationMr. Burns is a Canadian geologist with over 40 years of experience throughout the Caribbean, Central/South America and is a prominent figure in the South American mining sector. He is a professional geologist with over 40 years of experience, 35 of which specifically focused on Chile, including the direct involvement in the discovery of the Escondida porphyry – the world’s largest copper producer.
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Chris Ford
Technical Advisor – ChileMr. Ford (B.Sc. Hon’s Geology & Mining; M.Sc. Mineral Exploration) started his career in 1974 with Anglo American Corp and later with BHP Minerals from the 1980s to late 1990’s. From 2008-2011 he led the successful discovery at Salares Nortes working as the exploration manager for Gold Fields.
