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Pursuing fair resolution in Tanzania’s changing landscape
October 21, 2024 | Click for more infoIn this blog, Montero Mining and Exploration CEO Tony Harwood discusses the crucial role exploration companies like Montero play in Africa’s mining sector and the challenges they face, such as the expropriation of Montero’s Wigu Hill license. He also explains why major mining companies must support explorers in advocating fair, stable policies that protect investments… Read more
Expropriation disputes are challenging Tanzania’s mining ambitions
September 26, 2024 | Click for more infoWhile Tanzania is positioning itself for mining investment, Montero Mining and Exploration sustained a major loss in value when its Wigu Hill mining licence was revoked by this country. Read more about investing in this mineral-rich environment in this Q&A with Tony Harwood, CEO of Montero. 1. How does the expropriation without compensation that… Read more
Increasing copper demand bodes well for Montero
November 4, 2022 | Click for more infoThe development of copper projects like Montero’s Avispa project in Chile is supported by the positive outlook for copper in the medium and long term. Dr Tony Harwood, CEO and President of Montero Mining and Exploration, explains why copper is critical to the new green economy. Q: What is driving the positive outlook for… Read more
Using cutting-edge technology to build on good fieldwork at Avispa
October 3, 2022 | Click for more infoMontero Mining is using innovative technology to assess the potential of porphyry copper mineralisation at its Avispa project in northern Chile, following thorough mapping and sampling at the project. The company’s CEO and President Dr Tony Harwood sheds more light on the positive 3D modelling results. Q: Three-dimensional modelling at Montero’s Avispa property, conducted… Read more
Making serendipity happen in the Atacama
August 22, 2022 | Click for more infoExploration is about being in the right place at the right time and having an expert team of geologists to recognise potential and bring it to a discovery. This is our path to success at Avispa, says Dr Tony Harwood, CEO of Montero Mining. 1. Montero Mining’s Avispa copper project spans 473.3 square… Read more
Playing our part in safeguarding mining rights and investment in Tanzania
August 15, 2022 | Click for more infoMontero Mining has quantified its compensation claim against the Tanzanian government for the illegal expropriation of its Wigu Hill Rare Earth Element Project in the country. The company’s CEO Tony Harwood sheds some light on the significance of the claim for the company and mining investment in Tanzania. Q: Montero has now submitted a… Read more
Montero exploration team uncovers Avispa’s geology
June 30, 2022 | Click for more infoMontero is putting together the geological puzzle of its Avispa project with its thorough exploration work. Our team of committed geologists gives us some insight into their field work process and promising finds. Q: What does a typical day look like for the Montero exploration team that is currently conducting field work at Avispa? A:… Read more
Exploring in Chile, an excellent mining destination
May 17, 2022 | Click for more infoMontero Mining CEO and President Tony Harwood provides the company’s perspective on mining exploration in Chile while the country is rewriting its constitution. Q: The drafting of a new constitution for Chile is well under way. Are you closely watching the environmental and mining proposals that are being presented to the constituent assembly? A:… Read more
Generating a copper prospect on geologically fertile ground in Chile
March 23, 2022 | Click for more infoMontero Mining and Exploration CEO and President Dr Tony Harwood gives an in-depth view of the company’s Avispa copper project that now spans a 470 km2 prized land package in northern Chile. Q: Why is it important for Montero to have exposure to the copper space through its Avispa project? A: Copper… Read more
Digital technologies complement Montero’s field exploration work
February 17, 2022 | Click for more infoQ and A with Montero Mining’s CEO and President, Dr Tony Harwood Technological innovations continue to transform the mineral exploration process, making it more efficient and sustainable. Montero Mining’s CEO and President Tony Harwood reveals how the company uses modern technologies to complement its boots-on-the-ground approach to exploration in Chile. 1. … Read more