Angel Chug Ching – International Mining Consultant

  • Mechanical-electrical engineer graduated from the National University of Engineering, in Lima, Peru,
  • Postgraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Tarapacá in Chile;
  • Postgraduate studies in Mining and Mineral Processing Plants at the University of Oruro in Bolivia and the University of Cajamarca in Peru.
  • Master’s degree in project management from DeVry University, USA.
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) in project management in the United States by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Certified in Intrapreneurship by Tec-Millennium University in Mexico.
  • Over 30 years of mining experience in 7 different countries including Chile, Peru, Mexico, USA, Canada, Finland, and Indonesia, and has held managerial and executive positions in top-tier multinational mining companies.
  • Worked at Southern Peru occupying various positions in its operations in Toquepala and at the Ilo smelter,.
  • Worked at Minera Yanacocha in Cajamarca, Peru as Process Manager. In 2005, achieved a world record in gold production.
  • Project Manager at Carlin Mine in Nevada, USA for Newmont Mining Corp.
  • Worked as Mineral Processing Manager for Kinross Mining of Canada at its Round Mountain operation in Nevada, USA.
  • Worked for the Canadian corporation Newgold as General Manager at its mining operations at Cerro San Pedro in Mexico and at Mesquite Mine in California, USA.
  • Worked in Indonesia for Merdeka Copper Gold as General Manager Operations for the Merdeka Tsingshan Indonesia company.
  • A Master (Sensei), 5th Dan black belt in karate, with over 30 years of experience. Has competed in national and international championships. He has taught this martial art and discipline to thousands of students from different countries such as Peru, Mexico, USA, Canada, and Indonesia.
  • International speaker on Motivation, Leadership, and Personal Development in Mexico and Peru. Author of the book titled «Break Your Barriers» written in Spanish and translated into English, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese; and the Book titled “Complete what you have started” in Spanish Edition.

Cinthia Vargas

Ingeniero Industrial – PUCP. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. MBA – Magister en Administración de Negocios. ESAN. Master en Recursos Humanos. EADA, Escuela de Alta Dirección de España. Programa de Alta Dirección Women CEO. Centrum-Católica.   2020 Women Executive Leadership Program I: Driving Personal Growth. INCAE. Costa Rica. Especialización en Finanzas y Derecho Corporativo. ESAN.

Superintendente de Gestion Humana ( 2 Unidades Mineras)- Volcán Compañía Minera Glencore ( 2022)

Gerente Corporativo de Recursos Humanos, Comunicación e Imagen – Sierra Sun Mining Group (2020)

Gerente de Administración, Recursos Humanos y Responsabilidad Social – Sociedad Minera Corona SierraMetals (2014-2019)

Dirección de Administración y Recursos Humanos  -PCM Presidencia Consejo de Ministros ( 2017)

Supervisora Senior de entrenamiento y mejora de desempeño – Minera Yanacocha

Ingeniero en entretenimiento Gerencia Compensaciones -Southern Peru Copper Corporation  SPCC

*Docente, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Departamento de Ingeniería.

Teofilo Ugarte Dañoveitia

Consultor Medio Ambiente & Conflictos Sociales

Profesional de Administración de Empresas (IPAE), Estudios de Gerencia Social (Universidad San Marcos), Estudios de Manejo y Resolucion positiva de Conflictos socio Ambientales (CIGREN), Curso de Responsabilidad Social  (IPAE sponsorhip por Bank Institute), Negociacio y manejo de Conflictos Liderazgo  y desarrollo de equipos Coaching (Tecnologico de Monterrey).

En  el sector minero ha laborado como responsable de compra de Minerales en MlLPO  en  Antofagasta Chile.

José David Torres

Director de Proyectos Mineros Ingeniero de Minas de la Universidad Nacional de Piura. Con mas de 18 años de experiencias en construcción en proyectos mineros y 10 años como gerente en proyectos como Antamima, Yanacocha,Cerro Verde, Barrick, Vale, Río Tinto, Marsa, Angloamerican: José cuenta experiencia en administración de contratos, movimientos de tierras , montaje estructural.

Gabriela Laos

Lawyer | Candidate for Master in Mining Management| Associate Women in Mining | Women in Energy

Mining Engineering Institute | Mining Law Commission Peruvian Society Law

Specialist in ordinary mining procedure with experience in judicial, registry, corporate, administrative, environmental and criminal sanctions.

Graduate of the Diplomas in Mining and Administrative Law at the Lima Bar Association, ESAN and the Society of Mining, Oil and Energy.

Active member of the Center for Mining Law Studies of the USMP – CEDEMIN. Co-author of the Book: “Jurisprudence for the development of Mining Activities in Peru – T.U.O. of the General Mining Law agreed and with jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court and administrative courts linked to the mining sector”

He has carried out professional internships in the Mining Concessions Directorate of INGEMMET. He worked in the Summa Gold mining unit.

Luis Seijas

Geology Projects Director

Geological Engineer, BSc

Mining Management. Optimization of processes

More than 40 years of experience coordinating geological exploration and development in international mining companies. High performance Senior Leader in Operations and Production.

Demonstrated record of successfully directing operations in various locations, through strategic leadership and excellent organizational skills for smooth production, guiding different business teams.

With a long history of increasing production, efficiency and cost control through process development and continuous improvement, which include the adoption of best practices and safe and healthy work standards, promoting the principles of corporate social responsibility and environmental preservation. .

Promoter of mining and energy projects, obtaining financing and development of these. Geological Engineer, UNI; MBA, Manchester Business School .Advanced Management Program, Columbia Business School

Thomas Furst

Estudios de Impacto Ambiental

Jinzhao Mining Peru S.A. – Consulting manager (2010-2012) (Environment, Social, Community Relations, Health & Safety, and Permitting.
Utah State UniversityUtah State University (Ph.D., Soil Science & GeologyPh.D., Soil Science & Geology.
Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State University (M.S., Agronomy – Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Plant TaxonomyM.S., Agronomy – Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Plant Taxonomy).
Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University (B.S., Range Science & Soil ScienceB.S., Range Science & Soil Science)

Ralph Stricklen

Mining Projects Manager

A manager with extensive mining industry experience with a strong balance between technical and practical in a foreign environment (United States, Africa, Chile, Canada, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Armenia Spain, Turkey, Zambia). Included is surface mining and milling; gold, nickel, copper, lead, iron and zinc concentrating, smelting, refining; material handling and storage; acid, water treatment, and oxygen plant operations; project, maintenance, purchasing / warehousing, and engineering management; safety and environmental program implementation and compliance; financial, cost, and capital spending analysis, and planning; human resource, employee and industrial relations management. Have worked on many projects, including PEA, 43-101 studies and basic and detailed engineering. Performed Haz-Op on plants prior to startup and risk assessments. Have started up numerous metallurgical projects in various countries ensuring operators were well trained in operations and safety. Have developed outstanding teams that understood the process and were able to operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner.

Guillermo Quintana Bobadilla

Director

He lived his high school in various mining camps; Later, in the exercise of his profession, he has developed entrepreneurial social impact projects with suppliers of mining companies, applying the Microfranchise model, working with communities in the areas of influence of Mines in Cajamarca.
Fundraising mining projects specialist – Equity Financing phase and finantial institutions loans
Promoter of shared value in the mining industry ecosystem.
MBA School of Business and Economics – Campbellsville University, Kentucky USA (Summa Cum Laude). Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis on Marketing and Finance (University of Lima). Postgraduate in Public Management. Peruvian Pride Award 2013. Pioneer promoter of the Microfranchise model.
Advisor to the Presidency of Banco de la Nación «Entrepreneurial Markets Project» (2014-2015) Advisor to the Presidency of Sierra & Selva Exportadora (Ministry of Agriculture) (2014-2016)
CEO of Proemprender Latam School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Author of the book “Franchise Expansion- Brands that expand.
International Speaker: FANYF 2017 International Franchise Fair Colombia (Propaís), Santa Cruz (CAINCO) and La Paz (CNC) Bolivia.
Author of the book “The Path to Progress -The Microsolutions to Poverty” sponsored by Fundación Añaños AJE Group Big Cola; specialized text on entrepreneurship; financial inclusion through microcredits and business associations applying the concept of Microfranchises.
Member of the International Franchise Association IFA USA (2016-2017). Chairman of Incham Franchise Committee – India-Peru Binational Chamber of Commerce (2018)
Selected among the 20 best Entrepreneurial Leaders on the planet in the World of Franchises by the International Franchise Association IFA (Washington DC) in the NextGen San Antonio Texas USA Global Franchise Business Competition (February 2016).
Host and Co-Producer of the Cinematographic Documentary of Entrepreneurship ¨ Day by Day The Entrepreneurship Path¨

Guillermo Quintana Briceño

President

Worked at Southern Peru, Antamina, Copeinca, Canper Explorations, Nyrstar, NGP Potato International Potato Center, Afimac, Focus Point, Loss Control and Prosalud.
Have hold senior positions such as: Security Manager, Senior Manager of General Services, Director of Human Resources and Administration, General Manager and Director.
Work experience in North American countries (Mexico) and others in South America, as well as in Africa, China and Europe.
Master on Business Administration.
Human Resources and Security Consultant.
Retired military with studies in the USA, Holland and Japan.