Alex Moreno
Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder
Geologist with twenty years in porphyry-copper exploration across the Andes. Previously led business development for a mid-tier producer, negotiating earn-in agreements in Chile and Argentina.
We find and advance mineral projects in Argentina, then partner with the companies that will drill them.
What we do
We secure mining rights in Argentina where the geology points to strong mineral potential. Then we raise each property's value with focused, low-cost surface exploration: mapping, sampling, geochemistry and geophysics.
Once a project is ready, we bring in a partner to take it forward, in one of three ways:
- Joint venture: the partner funds exploration and we keep a minority interest.
- Option or earn-in: the partner earns a majority stake by paying cash or shares and meeting agreed work commitments.
- Sale: the partner buys the project outright, and we usually keep a royalty on future production.
We don't fund drilling or build mines. Our partners carry the costly, high-risk stages, and we keep exposure to what they find.
Our approach
Exploration led by data.
We combine field geology with modern data analysis to find ground that others have overlooked.
Value from discovery to deal.
We create value by finding, advancing and monetising mineral projects, not by operating mines.
In early, efficient, well partnered.
We secure quality ground early, de-risk it with targeted technical work, and bring in established operators to fund drilling and development.
Current methods.
Satellite and geophysical data, geochemistry and predictive targeting are part of every project.
Local teams.
Our field geologists are hired locally through our Argentine subsidiary, so the work rests on regional knowledge and time on the ground.
Growth through partnerships.
Partner-funded joint ventures move projects forward quickly and limit dilution for our shareholders.
The asset-growth cycle
Project generation
We use geological data and expertise to choose targets.
Acquire exploration properties
We stake or option claims, gaining exposure to several commodities.
Focused surface exploration
Low-cost mapping, sampling, geochemistry and geophysics add value and draw partner interest.
Secure partner funding
We sign a joint venture, option or farm-in, with cash payments and work commitments and minimal dilution.
Partner funds exploration
The partner drills, carrying most of the high-cost exploration and its risk.
We retain an interest
A minority stake or a royalty keeps us exposed to a discovery or to production.
Then we repeat the cycle. The more projects we hold, the better the odds that one becomes a discovery.
Projects
Five early-stage projects across Argentina's mineral belts. Select a project on the map to open its page in a new tab.
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- Quebrada Rumbo Surface sampling Available for partnership Sed posuere consectetur est at lobortis.
- Loma Apacheta Mapping & geochemistry Under option Donec ullamcorper nulla non metus auctor fringilla.
- Cordón Pirca Target generation Available for partnership Maecenas faucibus mollis interdum.
- Bajo Hito Trenching & sampling Available for partnership Aenean lacinia bibendum nulla sed consectetur.
Management
Sam Ortega
Exploration Manager & Co-founder
Field geologist based in Salta who specialises in mapping and geochemical sampling in the Puna. Has run surface programmes on more than thirty early-stage properties.
Robin Ferreyra
Chief Financial Officer & Co-founder
Finance professional who has structured joint-venture and option agreements for junior explorers. Responsible for partner relations, treasury and reporting.
Contact
Contact details coming soon.