Agenda

President,  Boliden

Partner,  LQG Energy & Mining Consulting
Anthony Laub graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú - PUCP. He holds a Master’s Degree in Energy Law and Regulation (LLM) from the University of Dundee (Scotland). He is a specialist in energy law (electricity, natural gas and oil); regulation and financing of energy projects; concessions and privatizations; commercial contracts; as well as in administrative and mining law. Mr Laub has held various positions in the energy sector, among which are: general secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru, legal manager of Electroperú, general director of Legal Advice of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, legal advisor of the Office of the Vice Minister of Energy and legal advisor of the General Directorate of Electricity of the Ministry of Energy and Mines.

Abogado graduado en la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Máster en Derecho de la Energía y Regulación (LLM) por la Universidad de Dundee (Escocia). Es especialista en derecho energético (electricidad, gas natural y petróleo); regulación y financiamiento de proyectos de energía; concesiones y privatizaciones; contratos comerciales; así como, en derecho administrativo y minero. Ha desempeñado diversos cargos en el sector de la energía, entre los que destacan: secretario general del Ministerio de Energía y Minas del Perú, gerente legal de Electroperú, director general de Asesoría Jurídica del Ministerio de Energía y Minas, asesor legal del Despacho del Viceministro de Energía y asesor legal de la Dirección General de Electricidad del Ministerio de Energía y Minas.

General Manager,  EBP Chile
Nicola Borregaard is General Manager of EBP Chile, a consultancy firm in energy and climate change.  She was Advisor to different Ministers of Economy and Energy of the Government of Chile, Executive Director of the National Energy Efficiency Program and of the Center for Environmental Research and Planning. She led the Sustainable Development Division of the Ministry of Energy, and the Energy and Climate Change Department of Fundación Chile. She was a member of the Advisory Council of the Ministry of the Environment and of the Presidential Commission for Energy Policy, the Commission for Urban Development Policy, and the Commission for the Reform of the Environmental Impact Evaluation System. Nicola has a PhD in Land Economy Natural, University of Cambridge, England.

Nicola Borregaard es Gerente General de EBP Chile, una consultora en energía y cambio climático, de origen suizo.  Fue Asesora de distintos Ministros de Economía y Energía del Gobierno de Chile, Directora Ejecutiva del Programa País Eficiencia Energética y del Centro de Investigación y Planificación del Medio Ambiente Estuvo, estuvo a cargo de la División de Desarrollo Sustentable del Ministerio de Energía, y del Departamento de Energía y Cambio Climático de la Fundación Chile. Fue Miembro del Consejo Consultivo del Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y de las siguientes Comisiones Presidencia-les: Comisión para el Desarrollo Eléctrico, Comisión para la Política de Desarrollo Urbano, Comisión de la Reforma del Sistema de Evaluación Ambiental. Nicola tiene un Doctorado en Economía de Recursos Naturales, University of Cambridge, Inglaterra.

Managing Consultant,  CRU
Ben joined CRU in October 2016. He has over ten years’ experience of working in commodity research and policy. During this time, he has both lead and contributed to energy and multi-commodity projects relating to project finance, mergers, acquisitions and asset divestments, supply chain activities, and the impacts of public policies on both market and firm level economic and financial performance. Prior to joining CRU, Ben was a Principal Economist at BG Group responsible for leading macroeconomic and energy demand analysis, and advising on strategic upstream investment decisions. He has previously worked at the International Monetary Fund and UK Treasury on energy and commodity (as well as more general macroeconomic and fiscal) policy and research. Ben has an MPhil in Economics from the University of Oxford and a PhD in Economics from the University of Birmingham. He has published widely on fiscal energy, and commodity related topics in leading international journals.

Partner, Director, General Manager,  Mineria Activa
Ignacio Del Río is the CEO and Partner of Mineria Activa since 2011. He is responsible for managing private equity investments in mining for ~$200mm. Founding Partner of Grupo Loa managing private equity investments in industrial and mining supplier companies. Mr Del Rio is currently Board Director of BioLantanidos, a rare earths project in Construction stage, Pampa Camarones, a copper mining company, Marco C&I, a hydraulic and lubricant solutions provider and Exploradora Ciclon, a polymetallic project. Previously Mr Del Rio was the Investment Manager of Bancard, the $3bn family office of Chile’s President Sebastian Piñera. Earlier in his career, Mr Del Rio was a M&A executive at J.P.Morgan and an associate at the Boston Consulting Group. Mr Del Rio holds a MBA from
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a MSc in Civil Industrial Engineering from Pontificia Universidad
Catolica de Chile.

Ignacio Del Río es CEO y socio de Mineria Activa desde 2011. Responsable de administrar inversiones de capital privado en minería por ~USD 200 millones. Socio fundador de Grupo Loa, administrador de inversiones de capital privado en compañías de proveedores industriales y de minería. El Sr. Del Rio actualmente es director de la Junta de BioLantanidos, un proyecto de tierras raras en etapa de Construcción, Pampa Camarones, una compañía minera de cobre, Marco C&I, proveedor de soluciones lubricantes e hidráulicas, y Exploradora Ciclon, proyecto polimetálico. Anteriormente, el Sr. Del Rio fue gerente de inversiones de Bancard, la oficina de gestión de patrimonios de USD 3 mil millones del Presidente de Chile, Sebastián Piñera. Al inicio de su carrera, el Sr. Del Rio era ejecutivo de Fusiones y Adquisiciones en J.P. Morgan y asociado en Boston Consulting Group. El Sr. Del Rio tiene una maestría en administración de empresas del Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) y una maestría en ciencias de Ingeniería industrial civil, de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Partner, Managing Director, Latin America,  Resource Capital Funds
Martin Valdes joined RCF in charge of the Latin American office in 2015 following a fifteen year investment banking career that included positions at J.P. Morgan and Citigroup in New York and as a Partner of Hudson Bankers, a Latin American M&A boutique based in Chile. During all this time Mr Valdes conducted several M&A and other transaction advisory services across Latin America, North America and Europe. Mr Valdes has an MBA with distinction from the University of Michigan Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Universidad Catolica de Chile.

El Sr. Valdés se unió a RCF a cargo de la oficina de Latinoamerica en 2015, luego de una trayectoria de quince años en bancas de inversiones, incluyendo cargos en J.P. Morgan y Citigroup en Nueva York y como Socio de Hudson Bankers, empresa boutique de fusiones y adquisiciones de Latinoamérica con base en Chile. Durante este tiempo, dirigió varias fusiones y adquisiciones y otros servicios de asesoría en transacciones en Latinoamérica, Norteamérica y Europa. Sr. Valdés es Ingeniero Comercial de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile y cuenta con un MBA con distinción de la Escuela de Negocios de la Universidad de Michigan.

Global Mining and Metals and Power and Utilities Tax Leader,  E&Y

Chief Economist,  CRU

Jumana Saleheen is Chief Economist at CRU, where she is Head of Economics. She has over 20 years of experience in economic analysis, and over 10 years of experience leading diverse teams. Jumana joined CRU in July 2018 from the Bank of England where she worked for over 20 years. In her most recent role at the Bank, she was Head of Division in the Financial Stability Directorate, working to assess financial market risk. Prior to that, Jumana worked in various roles, advising the Banks’ Monetary Policy Committee on their interest rate decisions. She has published her research in a number of books and leading journals, including Economica and the Journal of International Economics. She has also written a number of influential policy papers on labour markets, productivity and finance. Jumana has a PhD in Economics from University College London, and a M.Sc. and B.Sc. from the London School of Economics.

Jumana Saleheen es Economista en jefe en CRU, donde es Gerente de Economía. Tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en análisis económico y más de 10 años de experiencia en el liderazgo de equipos diversos. Jumana se unió a CRU en julio de 2018, proveniente del Bank of England, donde trabajó más de 20 años. En su último puesto en el banco, fue jefa de división en el Directorio de estabilidad financiera, donde trabajó para evaluar el riesgo de mercado financiero. Antes de esto, Jumana trabajó en diversos puestos, asesoró al Comité de política monetaria del Banco en sus decisiones de tasas de interés. Publicó su investigación en una serie de libros y periódicos líderes, incluidos Economica y el Journal of International Economics. También escribió una serie de documentos de política influyente sobre mercados de mano de obra, productividad y finanzas. Jumana tiene un doctorado en Economía de la University College London, y una maestría en ciencias y una licenciatura en ciencias de la Facultadde Economía de Londres.

Executive Director,  The Copper Mark
With over 10 years of experience working on the design, implementation and independent assessment of sustainability standards, Michèle Brülhart has evaluated and assisted companies at every level of the supply chain—from raw material to end product—and across multiple materials. She was previously the Director of Innovations at the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and served as the Head of Auditing at RCS Global for several years. Prior to her work at RCS Global, she held roles focused on responsible sourcing at Underwriters Laboratories, the German Center for International Cooperation (GIZ) and STR Responsible Sourcing.

Chief of Staff,  LME
Georgina is the Chief of Staff for the LME Group, incorporating the LME and LME Clear, where she plays a central role in the LME's market reform and new strategic initiatives.  She is leading the LME’s work on responsible sourcing initiatives and warehouse reform, and was closely involved in the LME's 2017-18 market structure discussion paper and resultant Strategic Pathway.  Georgina has worked at the LME since September 2012, initially in research and analytics.  She began her career at Euromoney Institutional Investor and has a doctorate in psychology.

President,  Boliden Smelters

,  (Coalition on Material Emission Transparency)

Head of Sustainability and External Affairs, Andina Division,  Codelco

President Operations, Minerals Americas,  BHP
Daniel Malchuk is President Operations Minerals Americas at BHP since March 2016 based in Santiago, Chile. He has responsibility for all mineral operations and capital projects in the Americas region, comprising 6 countries and 4 core commodities. Daniel is also accountable for the Global Exploration for Copper and Nickel with activities in many countries across the Americas as well as in Australia. Mr. Malchuk has a long career with BHP, having worked in four countries and held the roles of President Copper, President Aluminium, Manganese and Nickel, President Exploration and Vice President Strategy & Development Base Metals among others. He has a Civil Industrial Engineering degree from the University of Chile and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA).

Daniel Malchuk es Presidente Operaciones Minerals Americas de BHP, cargo que ocupa desde Marzo de 2016 con base en Santiago de Chile. Tiene la responsabilidad de todas las operaciones mineras y de proyectos de capital en la Región de las Américas, con presencia en 6 países y 4 commodities principales. Daniel también es responsable de la Exploración Global de Cobre y Níquel, con actividades en diferentes países de Américas y de Australia. 
El Sr. Malchuk tiene una larga trayectoria profesional con BHP; ha trabajado en cuatro países desempeñando las funciones de Presidente Copper, Presidente de Aluminio, Manganeso y Níquel, Presidente de Exploraciones y Vicepresidente de Estrategia y Desarrollo de Metales Base, entre otros. Es Ingeniero Civil Industrial de la Universidad de Chile y tiene un Master en Administración de Negocios de la Universidad de California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Presidente Ejecutivo,  Fundación Minera de Chile
Francisco Javier Lecaros es Administrador Público. MBA en Dirección y administración de empresas de la Universidad de Negocios de Barcelona. Experiencia, en políticas públicas y dirección de negocios, gestión comercial y relaciones institucionales a nivel nacional y LATAM. Ha colaborado como director de negocios de una compañía de origen Sueco para la innovación en el sector minero y energético. Director de asuntos corporativos y ambientales en Minera CPCAL con sede Vallenar y Santiago, donde me ha correspondido ejecutar la agenda de sostenibilidad de la compañía y las estrategias de RSE. Realice mi memoria y tesis desarrollando un estudio sobre el proceso de compras públicas. Participación como socio de la Asociación de emprendedores de Chile. Asesor en materias de innovación, competencias para el emprendimiento, asuntos corporativos y vinculación con el medio. Conferencista en habilidades vitales y emprendimiento en DUOC UC. Actual Presidente Ejecutivo de la Fundación Minera de Chile, institución que tiene como misión la transferencia de información y educación de la minería a la ciudadanía para la generación de valor compartido.

Lawyer,  CMS Carey & Allende
Aldo Poblete leads the Environment team and is part of the Mining and Energy groups at CMS Chile. He focuses his practice on Environmental Impact Studies and Statements, contracts and tenders for energy supply, mining and water, which he combines with Public Law matters, administrative litigation, procuring permits and regulatory compliance audits to prevent sanctioning procedures.

Aldo Poblete lidera el equipo Medioambiente y es parte de los grupo de Minería y Energía en CMS Carey & Allende. Enfoca su práctica en la tramitación de Estudios y Declaraciones de Impacto ambiental, contratos y licitaciones de suministro de energía, minería y aguas, lo que combina con materias de Derecho Público, litigación administrativa, obtención de permisos y auditorías de cumplimiento normativo con el objeto de prevenir procedimientos sancionatorios.

Managing Director, Deputy Regional Group Head,  Fitch Ratings
Joe Bormann is a managing director and deputy regional group head for Fitch Ratings’ Latin America corporate team. Joe joined Fitch in 2000. He is a Chairperson for corporate rating committees and has served as a member of Fitch’s Corporate Criteria Committee. Joe has broad knowledge of the region, as he has been the lead analyst on more than 50 issuers during his career at Fitch. His sectors of professional expertise include metals/mining, pulp/paper, and building materials. Joe has an MBA from the University of Chicago and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Chicago.

Joe Bormann es director general y jefe adjunto del grupo regional para el equipo corporativo de América Latina de Fitch Ratings. Joe se unió a Fitch en el año 2000. Es presidente de comités de calificación corporativa y se ha desempeñado como miembro del Comité de Criterios Corporativos de Fitch. Joe tiene un amplio conocimiento de la región, ya que ha sido el analista líder en más de 50 emisores durante su carrera en Fitch. Sus sectores de experiencia profesional incluyen metales / minería, pulpa / papel y materiales para la construcción. Joe obtuvo un MBA de la Universidad de Chicago y es miembro del CFA Institute y de la CFA Society Chicago.

Director of the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI),  The University of Queensland

Jefe de Proyectos Centro de Negocios Mineros,  CAMCHAL - Cámara Chileno-Alemana de Comercio e Industria A.G.

CEO,  Engie

Head of Strategic Services,  BHP
Sebastián Greco is Head of Strategic Services for BHP Minerals Americas business, including the accountability of both energy and water strategies for the operations in Chile. He holds a MSt in Business and Sustainabilty from Cambridge University, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering in Chile. Since he joined the mining industry with BHP in 2008, he has been leading strategic water issues through different perspectives including planning, commercial and corporate affairs roles. His recent activities include leading the implementation of Build Own Operate and Transfer water agreements based on desalinated water, and the strategy to transition to a renewable power supply for BHP operations in Chile. He is engaged in promoting a water sourcing through desalination combined with the use of the unique renewable energy sources of Chile to allow it in a sustainable way

President and General Manager,  Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde

VP Chief Commercial Officer South America,  AES Corporation
Kleber Costa is the VP Chief Commercial Officer South America at AES Corporation.   He has nearly 20 years of experience in the energy sector across power, natural gas, oil and LNG.  His experience includes origination, structuring and execution of transactions in commodities trading, project development, M&A, corporate and project finance. Prior to AES, Mr. Costa worked for NYC- and Houston-based corporations and investment banks, covering US and Latin America markets - Duke Energy, Lehman Brothers, Citibank, Deutsche Bank and Noble Group.   He holds a civil engineering degree from the Escola Politecnica da Universidade de São Paulo and an MBA from the University of Warwick, UK.

Mining and Future Energy Correspondent,  Reuters
Ernest Scheyder is a journalist at Reuters covering the future of energy and transportation, with a focus on
copper, lithium, cobalt and other minerals powering the electrification trend reshaping our global economy. He also
writes regularly on electric vehicle and battery technology. Previously, he covered the oil and natural gas industry
for eight years, including a stint living in North Dakota’s Bakken shale oil patch for Reuters, telling the stories of the
fracking boom and bust from a unique perch. A Maine native, Scheyder is a graduate of the University of
Maine and the Columbia Journalism School.

Ernest Scheyder es periodista en Reuters y cubre el futuro de la energía y el transporte, con foco en cobre, litio,
cobalto y otros minerales que sirven para la tendencia de electrificación que cambiará la forma de nuestra economía
global. También escribe con regularidad sobre tecnología de batería y vehículos eléctricos. Con anterioridad, cubrió
la industria de gas natural y petróleo durante ocho años, incluido un período en que vivió en los pozos de petróleo
de esquisto de Bakken en Dakota del Norte para Reuters, donde relató los sucesos de auge y decadencia de la
fractura hidráulica desde una posición única. Nativo de Maine, Scheyder se graduó en la Universidad de Maine
y en la Facultad de Periodismo de Columbia. Es fanático de los deportes de resistencia, y corrió cinco maratones y
diez triatlones.

Principal Analyst,  IDTechEx
Richard Collins, PhD, is a Principal Analyst at IDTechEx with specialist knowledge in advanced materials, electric vehicles, structural electronics, and energy harvesting. Mr Collins's work has included authorship of several IDTechEx reports, technical briefings, and delivering multiple custom consulting projects for billion-dollar companies. The range of analysis and projects has included granular market forecasts, technology roadmapping, patent analysis, technology scouting, and investment due diligence. The calibre of Richard's research at IDTechEx has resulted in international press coverage from numerous outlets and he has provided keynote presentations at conferences across the world. Mr Collins was awarded his PhD in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Oxford. He worked on the design and synthesis of organometallic catalysts as part of an industrial collaboration with a leading chemical company.

Executive Director,  The Copper Mark
With over 10 years of experience working on the design, implementation and independent assessment of sustainability standards, Michèle Brülhart has evaluated and assisted companies at every level of the supply chain—from raw material to end product—and across multiple materials. She was previously the Director of Innovations at the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and served as the Head of Auditing at RCS Global for several years. Prior to her work at RCS Global, she held roles focused on responsible sourcing at Underwriters Laboratories, the German Center for International Cooperation (GIZ) and STR Responsible Sourcing.

Business Manager,  BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence
Anette Meyer Holley is a Business and Economics graduate from Copenhagen Business School and joined BSRIA (Building Services Research & Information Association) in 1994. She has over 30 years of experience in market research and consultancy, having worked both on the agency side and the client side in the financial services sector. Before joining BSRIA Ms Meyer Holley worked as a commercial consultant at the Danish Embassy in London. After a background in managing WMI's biggest portfolio and a team of consultants working in the ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump field and the consultancy side of the operations, she took over management of the WMI department in 2018. She regularly works with global clients and institutions such as ICA, Bosch, Danfoss, Samsung, Siemens and World Bank.

Anette Meyer Holley es graduada en Negocios y Economía de la Facultad de negocios de Copenhague y se unió a BSRIA (Building Services Research & Information Association) en 1994. Tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en investigación de mercado y consultoría, y trabajó tanto del lado de la agencia como del cliente en el sector de servicios financieros. Antes de unirse a BSRIA, Anette trabajó como consultora comercial en la Embajada danesa en Londres. Después de obtener experiencia como administradora de la mayor cartera de WMI y de un equipo de consultores que trabajaban en los campos de bomba de ventilación, aire acondicionado, refrigeración y calefacción, y la consultoría de las operaciones, se ocupó de la administración del departamento de WMI en 2018. Trabaja con regularidad con clientes e instituciones globales como ICA, Bosch, Danfoss, Samsung, Siemens y el Banco Mundial.

Research Analyst,  Guidehouse

Managing Partner,  DMM Advisory Group
Krisztina Kalman-Schueler is the Managing Partner of DMM Advisory Group, an international management consultancy providing strategy, commercial and technical consulting services for the metals, mining and diamond sectors. Krisztina has gathered over 18 years expertise in strategy and management consulting. Her commodity focus has been copper, and the raw materials for steel production including nickel. She developed and led a number of relevant projects including strategy development, custom-made market investigation and outlook, value chain study, market entry analysis, project evaluation, and due diligence. Her list of clients includes several mining majors, metal producers, junior mining companies, investors, and sector bodies. She has a Bachelor degree from the University of Cologne, Germany, and an MBA from NYU Stern Business School New York, USA. She regularly publishes articles in the trade press.

Krisztina Kalman-Schueler es socia gerente de DMM Advisory Group, empresa internacional de consultoría de administración que brinda servicios de consultoría técnica, comercial y estratégica para los sectores de metales, minería y diamantes. Krisztina tiene más de 18 años de experiencia en consultoría de administración y estrategia. Su foco de producto básico ha sido el cobre, y la materia prima para la producción de acero, incluido el níquel. Desarrolló y dirigió una serie de proyectos importantes incluido el desarrollo de estrategias, panorama e investigación de mercado personalizado, estudio de cadena de valor, análisis de ingreso al mercado, evaluación de proyectos y diligencia debida. Su lista de clientes incluye varias especializaciones de minería, productores de metal, compañías mineras junior, inversores y entes del sector. Tiene una licenciatura de la Universidad de Cologne, Alemania, y una maestría de la NYU -Facultad de Negocios Stern de Nueva York, EE.UU. Publica con regularidad artículos en la prensa comercial.

President,  Frigus Bohn, Bohn de Mexico

Lead Partnership Specialist,  Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)

CEO,  Codelco
Octavio Araneda is a mining engineer from Universidad de Chile, a MSc from Curtin University in Australia and a MSc in metallurgy from Universidad de Chile. He has 33 years of experience, having practically developed his entire career at the state-owned mining company, mainly in the El Teniente division where he became general manager in 2010, before rising to become VP of operations Central South in 2012 and CEO of the entire company in September 2019.

Octavio Araneda es ingeniero civil de Minas de la Universidad de Chile, MSc de la Universidad de Curtin en Australia y Magíster en metalurgia de la Universidad de Chile. Tiene 33 años de experiencia, ha desarrollado prácticamente toda su carrera en la empresa minera estatal, principalmente en la División El Teniente, donde asumió como gerente general en 2010, antes de convertirse en vicepresidente de Operaciones Centro Sur en 2012 y presidente ejecutivo de la compañía en septiembre de 2019.

Executive President, Chile,  Anglo American
Aaron Puna is currently Chief Executive Officer of Anglo American Chile since August 1, 2019. Prior to this he was the Executive Head of Technical for Base Metals. He has over 20 years’ experience in the mining industry having worked in a range of commodities in both open pit and underground mines. He joined Anglo American in Australia in 2008 and has been fulfilled General Manager roles for Capcoal and Dawson as well as Corporate roles focused on performance. In 2016 he was appointed to the role of Head of Open Pit Mining, Group Technical & Sustainability, in London where his remit included technical excellence, operational excellence, and sustainability. 

President & Chief Operating Officer - Americas,  Freeport-McMoRan
Harry M. (Red) Conger is President and Chief Operating Officer - Americas, and is responsible for management of the company’s North and South America copper mining operations and Climax Molybdenum Co. This includes nine mining operations in North America, two in South America, and the associated downstream processing facilities. These operations employ more than 17,000 people and have annual copper production of 2.6 billion pounds and annual molybdenum production of 90 million pounds from mines operated by Freeport-McMoRan. He also has environmental and corporate social leadership responsibilities in North and South America. Mr. Conger has 43 years of mining industry experience with Freeport-McMoRan and its predecessors and is considered a leader in safety, change management and production efficiency.

Harry M. (Red) Conger es Presidente y Director de Operaciones – Americas, responsable del manejo de las operaciones mineras de cobre de América del Norte y del Sur de la compañía y de Climax Molybdenum Co. Esto incluye nueve operaciones mineras en América del Norte, dos en América del Sur y las instalaciones de procesamiento asociadas. Estas operaciones emplean a más de 17.000 personas y tienen una producción anual de cobre de 2.600 millones de libras y una producción anual de molibdeno de 90 millones de libras de minas operadas por Freeport-McMoRan. Dentro de sus funciones están también el liderazgo de responsabilidad social corporativa y de medio ambiente en América del Norte y del Sur. El señor Conger cuenta con 43 años de experiencia en la industria minera con Freeport- McMoRan y compañías anteriores y es considerado un líder en seguridad, gestión del cambio y eficiencia en producción.

Executive President,  Minera Collahuasi
Civil Engineer of Mines, with more than 20 years of experience in the mining industry.

He has been: General Manager of Los Pelambres; Vice President of Operations of Antofagasta Minerals; Vice President of Codelco Sur in charge of the divisions of: El Salvador, Andina, Ventanas and El Teniente, and since 2013 he is the Executive President of the Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi.

Ingeniero Civil de Minas, con más de 20 años de experiencia en la industria minera.

Ha sido: Gerente General de Los Pelambres; Vice Presidente de Operaciones de Antofagasta Minerals; Vice Presidente de Codelco Sur a cargo de las divisiones de: El Salvador, Andina, Ventanas y El Teniente; - y desde el 2013 es el Presidente Ejecutivo de la Cía. Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi.

President,  Sonami
Diego Hernández holds a degree in Civil Mining Engineering from the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris (Mines ParisTech), in France, validated by both Universidad de Chile and Universidade Federal de MG (Brazil). From 1973 to 1985, he held several positions in mining companies in Chile as well as in Brazil. From 1985 to 1988, Diego Hernández was Technical Director of Rio Tinto Group, in Brazil, and from 1988 to 1996, Mr. Hernández occupied several senior positions within Anglo American PLC Group in Chile, including CEO of Compañía Minera de Mantos Blancos. Between 1996 and 2001, Diego Hernández was CEO of Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi, a major Chilean copper mining joint venture. From 2001 to 2004, he was Non-Ferrous Executive Director of Vale do Rio Doce (VALE) and, from 2004 to 2010, President of BHP Billiton Base Metals. From 2010 to May 2012, he was appointed Executive President of CODELCO - Chile, which is the world’s largest copper producer. From August 2012 to September 2014 he was CEO of Antofagasta Minerals and from September 2014 to April 2016 CEO of Antofagasta plc. a Chilean-based copper mining group. Currently he is Chairman at SONAMI (Chilean Chamber of Mines) and Director at Nexa Resources.

Group CEO,  Antofagasta
Iván Arriagada joined Antofagasta Minerals S.A., a Chilean-controlled company listed on the London Stock Exchange and a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index in February 2015. In April 2016, he was appointed CEO of Antofagasta plc, the holding company of Antofagasta Mining Group. Mr Arriagadais a Commercial Engineer, graduate of the Adolfo Ibañez Business School at Universidad Federico Santa María and holds a Master of Science from the London School of Economics. Prior to joining Antofagasta Minerals, he held the position of ChiefFinancial Officer at Codelco. Before this, he was President of Pampa Norte at Base Metals BHP Billiton, Vice President of Operations at Base Metals BHP Billiton and Chief Financial Officer for Copper at BHP Billiton. Mr Arriagada previously worked in the oil and gas industry at Royal Dutch Shell International, holding various posts in finance and business development, primarily in England, USA and Argentina.

Iván Arriagada ingresa al Grupo Minero Antofagasta Mineral S.A, empresa chilena inscrita en el London Stock Exchange y constituyente del Indice FTSE 100 en febrero de 2015. En abril de 2016, es designado Presidente
Ejecutivo de Antofagasta PLC, empresa controladora del Grupo. Iván es Ingeniero Comercial, graduado de
la Escuela de Negocios Adolfo Ibáñez de la Universidad Federico Santa María. Posee un Masters en Ciencias
del London School of Economics. Antes de unirse a Antofagasta Minerals, ocupó el cargo de Vice Presidente
de Finanzas de Codelco, Presidente de Pampa Norte de BHP Billiton Metales, Vice Presidente de Operaciones
de Metales Base de BHP Billiton y Vice Presidente de Cobre de BHP Billiton. Previamente trabajó en la industria
del petróleo y gas en el Royal Dutch Shell International, ocupando diversos puestos en finanzas y desarrollo
de negocios , principalmente en Inglaterra , EE.UU. y Argentina.

Director of Copper Research and Strategy,  CRU
Vanessa Davidson has worked in CRU’s London office since 1988. She has had extensive experience of analysing a wide range of metal markets including aluminium, nickel, stainless steel, ferrochrome and copper.  Vanessa is currently director of CRU’s Base Metals Team with overall responsibility for the regular market and cost reports produced by this division.  She is a specialist in the copper market and regularly delivers presentations on copper at international conferences.  Vanessa is also a member of CRU’s Executive Team. Vanessa was appointed Director of CRU’s Base Metals Team in April 2019 and for a seven-year period before that she was Director of the company’s Copper Team.  Vanessa has consequently developed a detailed knowledge and understanding of world metal markets and an in-depth grasp of the analytical tools and methodologies available to dissect them.  Over the years, Vanessa has been involved in ground-breaking research covering new end-use markets, new groups of industry players and technological advances in metals production. In addition to the many market studies and cost reports undertaken, Vanessa has also been heavily involved in project feasibility studies and strategy assignments.  She holds a BA (Hons) in Economics.

(SVP), President, Bechtel Mining & Metals,  Bechtel

Paige Wilson is a Senior Vice President at Bechtel with more than 35 years of global experience in the Mining and EPCM industries. Graduated from Queens University with a Mineral Processing degree and a Master of Business Administration, Mr Wilson started his career in operations at the Noranda Schumacher Mines in Ontario, Canada. Since 1996, Mr Wilson has been dedicated to developing Bechtel’s mining business and project management in Latin America, including Las Bambas, where he was responsible for the EPC execution of this 140,000 tpd copper project located at an elevation of 4,200 m in the Peruvian Andes. Mr Wilson is currently the President of Bechtel Mining & Metals and responsible for the global aluminum/alumina, copper and bulks business sectors.

Paige Wilson es Vicepresidente Sénior de Bechtel y cuenta con más de 35 años de experiencia global en minería e industrias EPCM. Graduado de la Universidad de Queens en procesos de mineral y con un MBA, Señor Wison inició su carrera en las operaciones de las minas Noranda Schumacher en Ontario, Canadá. Desde 1996, Señor Wison se ha dedicado al desarrollo y gerenciamiento de proyectos mineros de Bechtel en América Latina, incluyendo la ejecución del proyecto peruano EPC de 140,000 tpd de cobre ubicado a 4200 metros de altura. Señor Wisones actualmente Presidente de la unidad de negocios de
Minería y Metales de Bechtel y responsable global de los
sectores de negocios de aluminio/alúmina, cobre y manejo
de materiales.

Presidente Ejecutivo,  Alta Ley
Fernando Lucchini is an Industrial Engineer from Universidad de Chile. He holds a diploma in Innovation and Exponential Technologies from Singularity University, and an MSc. in Engineering Management focused on Innovation Strategy & Digital Business Transformation from the University of Southern California. With past experiences at CODELCO and BHP, he now leads the efforts to catalyze innovation, enrich the mining ecosystem, and drive the transition from a mineral-based to a knowledge-based industry from Corporación Alta Ley.

Fernando Lucchini es Ingeniero Civil Industrial de la Universidad de Chile, con un diploma en Innovación y Tecnologías Exponenciales de Singularity University, y un MSc. en Engineering Management con especialización en Estrategias de Innovación y Transformación Digital de la University of Southern California. Con experiencias en CODELCO y BHP, hoy lidera los esfuerzos para catalizar la innovación, enriquecer el ecosistema minero, y articular la transición de una industria basada en el recurso mineral hacia una industria basada en el conocimiento, desde la Corporación Alta Ley.

Gerente, Centro de Desarrollo Humano,  Fundacion Chile
Hernán Araneda, a graduate from the LSE, is Head of the Human Development Centre at Fundación Chile, a chilean private and public partnership in the fields of innovation, sustainability and human capital. From Fundación Chile, Mr Araneda has led several initiatives to close the gap between education and industry needs, including the development and piloting of a National Skills Certification System aiming at better signaling workers’s competences in the labour market. In the mining sector Mr Araneda has worked for 20 years at the both the company and sector levels on workforce development and planning. In 2012 he contributed to setting up the first Mining Skills Council (CCM), an initiative led by the Chilean Mining Council and ELEVA, an open innovation platform for technical and vocational education comprising mining companies and suppliers across the value chain. Mr Araneda has consulted extensively for the IDB, the World Bank and the OECD. 

Hernán Araneda, es Director del Centro en Desarrollo Humano de la Fundación Chile, una entidad público-privada cuyo fin es contribuir al desarrollo sostenible del país, particularmente en temáticas de medio ambiente, educación y desarrollo humano. Se ha desempeñado más de 25 años en el ámbito de capital humano, liderando iniciativas de alto impacto como la certificación de competencias laborales y otras en que Fundación Chile ha articulado esfuerzos de innovación abierta con el mundo público y privado. Ha trabajado más de 20 años con el sector de la gran minería en Chile, a nivel sectorial y de empresas. Contribuyó a la creación del Consejo de Competencias de la Minería (CCM), iniciativa liderada por el Consejo Minero y de ELEVA, una plataforma de innovación para mejorar la formación técnico profesional para la minería. El sr Araneda coopera frecuentemente con entidades multilaterales como el BID, Banco Mundial y OCDE. 

Vicepresidente, Gerente General,  APRIMIN & ENAEX

Principal Advisor,  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Nicolas Maennling is the principal advisor for MinSus – a German Cooperation Program implemented by GIZ that promotes regional cooperation for a more sustainable management of mining resources in the Andean region. The program supports the design and implementation of policies that integrate economic, social and environmental norms; (2) promotes multi-stakeholder dialogue, transparency and oversight; and (3) encourages mechanisms for innovation and technology transfer. For over ten years Mr Maennling has worked on topics related to resource governance for academia, governments and private sector companies in over twenty countries. He holds an MSc in Economics from the University of Warwick (UK) and is a fellow at the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (USA).

Managing Partner,  Convergency

CEO,  Dinamica Plataforma
Francisco is a Sociologist from Universidad Diego Portales and a founding partner of Dinámica Plataforma. He has experience in applied research, sustainability, evaluation of public policies and innovation strategies in productive sectors. Previously he was Director of Studies and Foresight of Fundación Chile, where he led multiple projects and studies related to the areas of human capital, sustainability, natural resources, mining, development and new technologies. He was in charge of the coordination, writing and general edition of the book “Desde el cobre a la innovación: Roadmap tecnológico de la minería chilena 2015-2035”, and is also the author of the book “Fundación Chile en el Tiempo: Historia, Trayectoria e Impacto” (co-authored with Joaquín Cordua).

Francisco es Sociólogo de la Universidad Diego Portales y socio fundador de Dinámica Plataforma. Posee experiencia en investigación aplicada, sustentabilidad, evaluación de políticas públicas y estrategias de innovación en sectores productivos. Previamente fue Director de Estudios y Foresight de Fundación Chile, desde donde lideró múltiples proyectos y estudios vinculadoss a los ámbitos de capital humano, sustentabilidad, recursos naturales, minería, desarrollo y nuevas tecnologías. Estuvo a cargo de la coordinación, redacción y edición general del libro “Desde el cobre a la innovación: Roadmap tecnológico de la minería chilena 2015-2035”; y es autor del libro “Fundación Chile en el Tiempo: Historia, Trayectoria e Impacto” (en coautoría con Joaquín Cordua).

Mining and Future Energy Correspondent,  Reuters
Ernest Scheyder is a journalist at Reuters covering the future of energy and transportation, with a focus on
copper, lithium, cobalt and other minerals powering the electrification trend reshaping our global economy. He also
writes regularly on electric vehicle and battery technology. Previously, he covered the oil and natural gas industry
for eight years, including a stint living in North Dakota’s Bakken shale oil patch for Reuters, telling the stories of the
fracking boom and bust from a unique perch. A Maine native, Scheyder is a graduate of the University of
Maine and the Columbia Journalism School.

Ernest Scheyder es periodista en Reuters y cubre el futuro de la energía y el transporte, con foco en cobre, litio,
cobalto y otros minerales que sirven para la tendencia de electrificación que cambiará la forma de nuestra economía
global. También escribe con regularidad sobre tecnología de batería y vehículos eléctricos. Con anterioridad, cubrió
la industria de gas natural y petróleo durante ocho años, incluido un período en que vivió en los pozos de petróleo
de esquisto de Bakken en Dakota del Norte para Reuters, donde relató los sucesos de auge y decadencia de la
fractura hidráulica desde una posición única. Nativo de Maine, Scheyder se graduó en la Universidad de Maine
y en la Facultad de Periodismo de Columbia. Es fanático de los deportes de resistencia, y corrió cinco maratones y
diez triatlones.

Principal Analyst,  IDTechEx
Richard Collins, PhD, is a Principal Analyst at IDTechEx with specialist knowledge in advanced materials, electric vehicles, structural electronics, and energy harvesting. Mr Collins's work has included authorship of several IDTechEx reports, technical briefings, and delivering multiple custom consulting projects for billion-dollar companies. The range of analysis and projects has included granular market forecasts, technology roadmapping, patent analysis, technology scouting, and investment due diligence. The calibre of Richard's research at IDTechEx has resulted in international press coverage from numerous outlets and he has provided keynote presentations at conferences across the world. Mr Collins was awarded his PhD in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Oxford. He worked on the design and synthesis of organometallic catalysts as part of an industrial collaboration with a leading chemical company.

Executive Director,  The Copper Mark
With over 10 years of experience working on the design, implementation and independent assessment of sustainability standards, Michèle Brülhart has evaluated and assisted companies at every level of the supply chain—from raw material to end product—and across multiple materials. She was previously the Director of Innovations at the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and served as the Head of Auditing at RCS Global for several years. Prior to her work at RCS Global, she held roles focused on responsible sourcing at Underwriters Laboratories, the German Center for International Cooperation (GIZ) and STR Responsible Sourcing.

Business Manager,  BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence
Anette Meyer Holley is a Business and Economics graduate from Copenhagen Business School and joined BSRIA (Building Services Research & Information Association) in 1994. She has over 30 years of experience in market research and consultancy, having worked both on the agency side and the client side in the financial services sector. Before joining BSRIA Ms Meyer Holley worked as a commercial consultant at the Danish Embassy in London. After a background in managing WMI's biggest portfolio and a team of consultants working in the ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump field and the consultancy side of the operations, she took over management of the WMI department in 2018. She regularly works with global clients and institutions such as ICA, Bosch, Danfoss, Samsung, Siemens and World Bank.

Anette Meyer Holley es graduada en Negocios y Economía de la Facultad de negocios de Copenhague y se unió a BSRIA (Building Services Research & Information Association) en 1994. Tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en investigación de mercado y consultoría, y trabajó tanto del lado de la agencia como del cliente en el sector de servicios financieros. Antes de unirse a BSRIA, Anette trabajó como consultora comercial en la Embajada danesa en Londres. Después de obtener experiencia como administradora de la mayor cartera de WMI y de un equipo de consultores que trabajaban en los campos de bomba de ventilación, aire acondicionado, refrigeración y calefacción, y la consultoría de las operaciones, se ocupó de la administración del departamento de WMI en 2018. Trabaja con regularidad con clientes e instituciones globales como ICA, Bosch, Danfoss, Samsung, Siemens y el Banco Mundial.

Research Analyst,  Guidehouse

Managing Partner,  DMM Advisory Group
Krisztina Kalman-Schueler is the Managing Partner of DMM Advisory Group, an international management consultancy providing strategy, commercial and technical consulting services for the metals, mining and diamond sectors. Krisztina has gathered over 18 years expertise in strategy and management consulting. Her commodity focus has been copper, and the raw materials for steel production including nickel. She developed and led a number of relevant projects including strategy development, custom-made market investigation and outlook, value chain study, market entry analysis, project evaluation, and due diligence. Her list of clients includes several mining majors, metal producers, junior mining companies, investors, and sector bodies. She has a Bachelor degree from the University of Cologne, Germany, and an MBA from NYU Stern Business School New York, USA. She regularly publishes articles in the trade press.

Krisztina Kalman-Schueler es socia gerente de DMM Advisory Group, empresa internacional de consultoría de administración que brinda servicios de consultoría técnica, comercial y estratégica para los sectores de metales, minería y diamantes. Krisztina tiene más de 18 años de experiencia en consultoría de administración y estrategia. Su foco de producto básico ha sido el cobre, y la materia prima para la producción de acero, incluido el níquel. Desarrolló y dirigió una serie de proyectos importantes incluido el desarrollo de estrategias, panorama e investigación de mercado personalizado, estudio de cadena de valor, análisis de ingreso al mercado, evaluación de proyectos y diligencia debida. Su lista de clientes incluye varias especializaciones de minería, productores de metal, compañías mineras junior, inversores y entes del sector. Tiene una licenciatura de la Universidad de Cologne, Alemania, y una maestría de la NYU -Facultad de Negocios Stern de Nueva York, EE.UU. Publica con regularidad artículos en la prensa comercial.

President,  Frigus Bohn, Bohn de Mexico

Lead Partnership Specialist,  Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)

Executive Director,  CESCO
Alejandra Wood has a degree in history. For more than a decade, she was External Affairs Manager at BHP Billiton based in Santiago after which she became manager of Scotiabank’s corporate affairs and CSR division. Until October 2015, she was executive director of the Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center (GAM), a position she held for five years. She currently holds the position of executive director of the Center of Copper and Mining Studies (CESCO), a non-profit organization based in Chile, which has been acting as the forum of discussion for the future for the copper industry, involving various important stakeholders for more than 30 years. She is a member of the board of Ciudad Emergente and Beethoven Foundation and member of the counsel for Comunidad Mujer. 

Licenciada en historia. Por más de una década se desempeñó como gerenta de Asuntos Externos de BHP Billiton. Fue gerenta de la división de Asuntos Corporativos y RSE de Scotiabank. Hasta octubre de 2015 fue directora ejecutiva del Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral (GAM), cargo que ejerció durante cinco años. Actualmente ocupa el cargo de directora ejecutiva del Centro de Estudios del Cobre y la Minería (CESCO), organización sin fines de lucro que ha actuado como un foro de discusión en torno al futuro de la minería del cobre en Chile y la región, involucrando a varios stakeholders relevantes por más de treinta años. Es miembro del directorio de Ciudad Emergente, Fundación Beethoven y es consejera de Comunidad Mujer. 

Chief Economist,  CRU

Jumana Saleheen is Chief Economist at CRU, where she is Head of Economics. She has over 20 years of experience in economic analysis, and over 10 years of experience leading diverse teams. Jumana joined CRU in July 2018 from the Bank of England where she worked for over 20 years. In her most recent role at the Bank, she was Head of Division in the Financial Stability Directorate, working to assess financial market risk. Prior to that, Jumana worked in various roles, advising the Banks’ Monetary Policy Committee on their interest rate decisions. She has published her research in a number of books and leading journals, including Economica and the Journal of International Economics. She has also written a number of influential policy papers on labour markets, productivity and finance. Jumana has a PhD in Economics from University College London, and a M.Sc. and B.Sc. from the London School of Economics.

Jumana Saleheen es Economista en jefe en CRU, donde es Gerente de Economía. Tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en análisis económico y más de 10 años de experiencia en el liderazgo de equipos diversos. Jumana se unió a CRU en julio de 2018, proveniente del Bank of England, donde trabajó más de 20 años. En su último puesto en el banco, fue jefa de división en el Directorio de estabilidad financiera, donde trabajó para evaluar el riesgo de mercado financiero. Antes de esto, Jumana trabajó en diversos puestos, asesoró al Comité de política monetaria del Banco en sus decisiones de tasas de interés. Publicó su investigación en una serie de libros y periódicos líderes, incluidos Economica y el Journal of International Economics. También escribió una serie de documentos de política influyente sobre mercados de mano de obra, productividad y finanzas. Jumana tiene un doctorado en Economía de la University College London, y una maestría en ciencias y una licenciatura en ciencias de la Facultadde Economía de Londres.

CEO, Copper Business,  Hindalco Industries

Partner,  LQG Energy & Mining Consulting
Ricardo Labó has more than 19 years of experience in management and advice both in the private and public sectors, having participated in projects and operations in Latin America and Africa. He has held several high-level positions in the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru, having been Deputy Minister of Mines, Advisor to the Minister of Energy and Mines and Director of Mining Promotion and Development. In the private sector, he has held several management positions in Rio Tinto, Roche, Phelps Dodge and Grupo Apoyo and strategic advice and consulting to various international mining companies and institutions. He is currently a mining partner in the energy and mining consulting firm Laub & Quijandria, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce of Australia-Peru and a member of the Board of the Canadian junior mining company E29 Resources. Among other institutions. MrLabó is a professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and the University of the Pacific in courses related to extractive industries on performance and social management and economic development. Mr Labó has a bachelor's degree and a degree in Economics (Universidad del Pacífico), Master in Mining Economics (Colorado School of Mines), Master in Mining Law and Policy (CEPMLP, University of Dundee), MBA (Adolfo Ibañez School of Management) and studies in business administration (IMD). Master English, Spanish, and basic Portuguese.

Head of Exploration,  SolGold

Jason Ward is the Head of Exploration at SolGold and he has been instrumental in the company’s success to date.  Having been involved in the Company since its inception in 2006, Mr Ward has played a critical role in developing SolGold’s outstanding presence in Ecuador.  Alongside developing the Cascabel project, in which capacity he is President of the Ecuadorean holding company Exploraciones Novomining S.A. (“ENSA”), and managing SolGold’s four 100% owned subsidiaries, which have produced an unrivalled exploration portfolio across the rest of Ecuador, Mr Ward has created a fully comprehensive corporate infrastructure for SolGold in Ecuador, run via the Company’s office in Quito.  In addition to Mr Ward’s technical role he oversees all local labour force development, community relations, landholder relations and government relations.

Mr Ward is an exploration geologist with 25 years’ experience.  He has an extensive track record of successfully managing exploration teams working with a wide variety of cultures in challenging social, physical and geological terrains and remote locations around the world.

Mr Ward holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, Geology and is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. He is also fluent in Spanish.

 

President,  Agencia Nacional de Minería de Colombia

Secretary-General,  International Copper Study Group (ICSG)
Paul White is Secretary General of the International Copper, Nickel and Lead and Zinc Study Groups all of which are based in Lisbon, Portugal. These Groups are intergovernmental organisations with a combined membership of 37 countries whose main purpose is to improve transparency in the base metal markets and promote co-operation between governments and the mining and metals industry. Prior to his election as Secretary-General at the beginning of 2018, Mr White was Director of Market Research for the International Lead and Zinc Study Group. In this position he conducted research and presented papers on all aspects of the global lead and zinc markets. Before joining the Study Groups Mr White worked as a physical metals trader in London for the Sumitomo Corporation and Brandeis Limited, a subsidiary of Pechiney World Trade. He has a degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from the Universities of Surrey and Warwick in England.

President,  Lion Consulting and Everwell Resources Ltd
Michael Lion is the President of both Everwell Resources and Lion Consulting Asia Ltd., a company that formerly consulted to Sims Metal Management Ltd for 18 years, serving as Chairman of Sims Metal Management Asia. His fifty year career has focused primarily on the global sourcing, marketing and trading of non-ferrous scrap. A pioneer of China and Asian markets consumption of scrap in 1970s, holding roles as an executive, principal and former owner of both international scrap and prime trading and LME ring-dealing organizations. Mr Lion currently serves as chairman of the BIR International Trade Council, (I.T.C.) and as a member of its Advisory board. He is a regular contributor to both press and international industry conferences and events.

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Director, Global Corporate Banking, Latin America,  MUFG Bank
Brian A. Nogy is a Director at MUFG Union Bank, N.A. where he works in the Latin American Corporate Banking Group for the last 4-years as a Portfolio Manager primarily covering Metals & Mining, Pulp & Paper and Construction and the previous 6-years in MUFG’s Strategy Research Division under the same coverage. More recently Mr Nogy has focused on Tailings and Waste Management and the inherent risks that financial institutions face when lending in the sector. He holds joint Bachelor in Science Degrees in Biology and Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University in New York.

Brian A. Nogy es Director en MUFG Union Bank, N.A. Durante los últimos 4 años ha trabajado como Gerente de Cartera en el Grupo de Banca Corporativa de América Latina cubriendo minería, metales, celulosa, papel y construcción, y, previamente, formo parte de la División de Investigación de Estrategia de MUFG por 6 años, cubriendo en el mismo portafolio. Más recientemente, el Sr. Nogy se ha focalizado en entender el manejo de relaves y residuos de empresas mineras, y riesgos inherentes que instituciones financieras como MUFG enfrentan al otorgar préstamos en el sector. Sr. Nogy tiene una licenciatura conjunta en ciencias en biología y psicología de la Universidad Estatal de Pensilvania, y una maestría en asuntos internacionales de la Universidad de Columbia de Nueva York

Manager, Metals Market Research,  Wheaton Precious Metals International
Emil Kalinowski joined Wheaton Precious Metals Intl. in 2014 as Manager, Metals Market Research. Mr Kalinowski operates proprietary models interpreting commodity prices, macroeconomic trends and long-term country risks. His present focus is on the 2007 malfunction of the monetary system and its continuing disorder.  Mr Kalinowski earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2013 and holds a Bachelor of Finance and Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University.  Prior to joining Wheaton, Mr Kalinowski held positions at State Street and Goldman Sachs.  Presently living in the Cayman Islands, he is also radio talk show host and newspaper contributor but ratings and letters to the editor suggest he's probably going to have to keep his regular job.  You can find him on Twitter @EmilKalinowski.

Emil Kalinowski se unió a Wheaton Precious Metals Intl. en 2014 como Gerente de Investigación de Mercado de Metales.  El Sr. Kalinowski opera modelos patentados que interpretan los precios de los productos básicos, las tendencias macroeconómicas y los riesgos país a largo plazo.  Su enfoque actual está en el mal funcionamiento del sistema monetario en 2007 y su desorden continuo.  El Sr. Kalinowski obtuvo la designación de Chartered Financial Analyst en 2013 y tiene una Licenciatura en Finanzas y una Maestría en Administración de Empresas de la Universidad Arizona State.  Antes de unirse a Wheaton, el Sr. Kalinowski ocupó cargos en State Street y Goldman Sachs.  Actualmente vive en las Islas Caimán, también es presentador de programas de radio y colaborador de periódicos, pero las calificaciones y las cartas al editor sugieren que probablemente tendrá que mantener su trabajo habitual. Puedes encontrarlo en Twitter @EmilKalinowski.

Research Manager,  Concord Resources Ltd
Duncan Hobbs brings over 25 years of experience to his London-based role as director of market research for all non-ferrous metals and related materials, including copper, traded by Concord Resources Ltd. Previously he managed a team of four senior staff responsible for non-ferrous metals and bulk commodities market research at Noble Group, based in Singapore. Underlying these positions with physical traders, Mr Hobb's previous experience includes commodities market research and business development roles in financial services with Macquarie Bank; mining and metal production with Nyrstar; engineering services with Hatch; and independent research with CRU, where he was a member of the steel team. He began his career in dry bulk shipping market research with Drewry in London.

Duncan Hobbs aporta más de 25 años de experiencia, con base en Londres, en su función como director de investigación de mercado de todos los metales no ferrosos y materiales relacionados, incluyendo el cobre, comercializado por Concord Resources Ltd. Previamente dirigió un equipo de cuatro funcionarios senior, responsable de la investigación de mercado de metales no ferrosos y materias primas a granel en Noble Group, con base en Singapur. Subyacente a estas responsabilidades con comercializadores de activos físicos, la experiencia previa de Duncan incluye investigación de mercado de materias primas y funciones de desarrollo de negocios en servicios financieros con Macquarie Bank; minería y producción de metales en Nyrstar; servicios de ingeniería con Hatch; y una investigación independiente con CRU, donde fue miembro del equipo para el acero. Comenzó su carrera en la investigación de mercado de envío de productos a granel en seco para Drewry en Londres.

Principal Analyst,  CRU
Robert Edwards has twenty years of experience in the metals and mining industry. Between 1996 and 2004 worked at CRU focusing on the specialty steel and associated materials sectors. Subsequently, he worked for two years as group economist at the steel producer Corus / Tata Steel Europe, in London. In 2007, Robert returned to CRU where he worked on a variety of single client projects related to steel and steelmaking raw materials. In 2010, he took charge of CRU's North American steel flat products research, with editorial responsibility for the company's flagship Steel Sheet Monitor and Market Outlook publications. In November 2012, Robert assumed responsibility for developing copper mining costs in CRU's base metals unit. After a successful three and a half years in this role, he transitioned to a new position in the first half of 2016, covering global copper demand and markets.

Robert Edwards cuenta con veinte años de experiencia en la industria de minería y metales. Entre 1996 y 2004, se desempeñó en CRU, con un enfoque en los sectores deaceros especiales y materiales asociados. Posteriormente, fue economista del grupo en el productor de acero Corus / Tata Steel Europe, en Londres. En 2007, Robert volvió a CRU, donde trabajó en una variedad de proyectos para clientes individuales en relación con el acero y la materia prima para la industria del acero. En 2010, asumió el cargo de la investigación de productos planos de acero en Norteamérica para CRU, con responsabilidad editorial de las publicaciones insignia de la empresa, Steel Sheet Monitor y Market Outlook. En noviembre de 2012, Robert asumió la responsabilidad del desarrollo de costos de la minería de cobre en la unidad de metales base de CRU. Luego de tres años y medio de éxito en este cargo, cambió a un nuevo puesto en la primera mitad de 2016, con responsabilidad de la demanda y mercados globales de cobre.

Principal Analyst,  CRU
Dr Peter Harrisson has worked on CRU’s Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid analysis since joining the company in early 2011 and is Head of the Sulphur team. He also works across other nutrient areas, including both market and cost analysis. Prior to joining CRU, Dr Harrisson completed a PhD in Industrial Chemistry at Durham University.

Director de Estudios y Políticas Públicas,  COCHILCO

Analyst,  CRU
Jaime Sepulveda joined CRU in May 2018 as an Analyst in the Copper Analysis team after previously working as Independent Consultant at the Chilean Economic Development Agency (CORFO) and at the Ministry of Mining of Chile. Prior to joining CRU, Jaime worked as geotechnical engineer at Piteau Associates. In 2017 and 2018, Jaime worked developing strategies in the Chilean lithium sector as Independent Consultant at the CORFO’s Non-Metallic Minerals Committee and as an Analyst of the Non-Metallic Mining and Non-Concessionable Substances Unit of the Ministry of Mining of Chile. Jaime holds a MSc. in Mineral and Energy Economics from Colorado School of Mines, United States, and a BSc. in Mining Engineering from the Universidad de Santiago de Chile. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.