North Arrow Exploration & Corporate Update October, 11 2018
Resume Leonel Lopez May2016-Updated
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LEONEL LOPEZ
CPG, Principal Geologist, QP
Cell (720)206-9865 geoambiente@msn.com
Broomfield, CO
Summary
over 50 years of broad experience in the mining industry
exploration for precious, base metals, copper porphyry, disseminated, sedimentary,
skarn, vein, massive sulfides and iron deposits
non-metallic minerals barite, fluorite, ilmenite/rutile sands, dolomite, limestones and
kaolin deposits
energy sector in coal and methane gas
successful identification and acquisition of mineral deposit projects in the Americas
resource/reserve definition, evaluation and certification for projects and mines in the
Américas, Australia, Middle East and Africa
leadership abilities for completion of successful negotiations, exploration and
development programs
Qualified Person for Technical Reports, NI43-101, JORC, SAMR and others
Education
2010 Completed – Mining Economics, presented by Runge
1979–1980 Master of Business Administration – Statistics, Western Colorado University
May, 1978 Economic Evaluations and Investment Decision Methods, Colorado School of
Mines
Sep, 1969 Professional Thesis and Oral Examination – Titled Geological Engineer
(Master in Geological Engineering), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
1961–1966 Degree (Pasante or Bachelor of Science) Geological Engineering, Universidad
Nacional Autónoma de México
Languages
Spanish
English
Portuguese, Business understanding.
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Professional Experience
June 2016-Present Independent Professional Consulting Geologist
Independent Consulting
Sep 2014-May 2016 Cardno, Inc, Lakewood, Colorado
Manager Precious & Base Metals, Engineering and Environmental Services,
Mining Area
Technical Reports for: Mėxico, Perú and USA
Gold and Silver Mining District (Confidential Client). Canadian Ni 43-101
Reporting. Project Manager
Major Gold Mine, Perú (Confidential Client). Project Manager
Platinum/Gold Project (Confidential Client). PEA Technical Report, Project
Manager
May 2003-Aug 2014 Pincock, Allen and Holt, Inc. RungePincockMinarco, Lakewood, Colorado
Principal Geologist, QP, Project Manager
Technical Reports for: Canada, US, México, Perú, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, UK,
Australia, India, Israel, DRC and others
Sierra Gorda Copper, QuadraFNX, Chile; project manager for FS Study
review and NI 43-101 TR
Grande Côte, Senegal; Review of FS for titanium-zircon sand deposit
Las Bambas Copper, Perú; participated in FS “peer review”
WestLB Bank, NY and London, UK; Timmins Gold, Vancouver, BC for the
San Francisco Gold Project in Sonora, México
Zacatoza Coal, Micare, México; participated in geologic evaluation, mine
design and closure plan
International Mineral Resources, London, UK; Boss Mining at Kakanga
District, Democratic Republic of Congo
International Mineral Resources, London, UK; Platinum Project, Zimbabwe
Arcelor Mittal, London,UK: 7 iron ore mines in the Americas, Canada, USA,
México and Brazil; resource certification for mine operations reserve audits
Vale (CVRD), Brazil; Audit Southern System, including nickel/cobalt projects
MMX, Brazil; Minas – Rio project including four iron deposits
WestLB Bank – Nova Ventura, Chile; Montecristo ug copper mine
CVRD, Australia; evaluation of coal projects and mine for acquisition
ENAMI, Chile; Cerro Negro Preliminary Assessment copper project
CODELCO, Chile; El Teniente review of new Block Caving area
CODELCO, Brazil; Boa Esperanza copper project
Antofagasta Minerals, Chile; Due diligence Esperanza and El Tesoro copper,
new project and expansion
Minera Centenario, Chile; Franke Preliminary Assessment, copper project
Western Silver, México; Audit Peñasquito silver-gold project
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Sumitomo, Bolivia; Audit San Cristóbal silver project in development
Atacocha Group; Sayapullo gold project Perú
Morococha, Perú; Technical Report S.I. de Morococha zinc mine
RCF Bank – Commaplex, Canada; TR Meliadine East gold project
AHMSA Steel, Israel; TR and exploration programs for Timna copper project
ArcelorMittal, México; Geologic models and resource estimates for three iron
deposits in Las Truchas
First Majestic Silver, México; TR for La Encantada, La Parrilla, San Martín de
Bolaños, Chalchihuites silver mines
BNP Paribas Bank, Argentina; Pirquitas Due Diligence, silver-tin mine
Tata Steel, India; Exploration and Feasibility Report for two titanium and zircon
sand deposits in Tamil Nadu
Mar.1993-Apr.2003 Geoambiente Mining, Inc. Denver, Colorado
President and CEO, co-founder
consulting company in the Américas
acquired Vancouver-based Anglo Andean Explorations
acquired, explored and developed Manzanillas mine in Durango, México
including underground mining and flotation plant
acquired Tahuehueto project and carried out explorations
explorations in Oro Uno at Km 88 and La Luisa at El Callao, Venezuela
exploration at Cuitaboca silver/lead/zinc Project in Sinaloa State
exploration and permitting of Fila Maestra coal mine in Venezuela
exploration of Naricual ug coal mine in Venezuela
Oct.1988-Feb.1993 Pincock, Allen and Holt, Inc., Lakewood, Colorado
Principal Geologist
consulting services, exploration support for world-wide mining companies
Oro Uno, Venezuela; evaluate and design exploration programs and
development; gold deposit adjacent to Las Cristinas deposit at Km 88
Peñoles, México; resource certification for La Ciénega gold/silver/lead/zinc in
Durango State
COMIBOL, Bolivia / World Bank; Due Diligence of all mines and projects for
privatization efforts
INMINE, Nicaragua; Due Diligence, exploration programs for La Libertad
silver/gold, El Limón gold, Bonanza gold and other projects for intended
privatization
Bellavista Gold Project, Costa Rica; Independent Engineers for Endeavour
Financial reviewing completion of mine and heap leach operation
Peñoles, México; resource certification for the Mezcala gold project in Guerrero
State
Luismin, México; Audit of operating mines and exploration properties including
Tayoltita, El Oro and other mines and exploration projects
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Jan.1986-Sep.1988 Minera Staleón, Minera Magma, Minera Silverado, I&E López-Herou
President & CEO and founder of Mexican exploration companies
plan, design, construction and operation of first Heap Leach operation for
gold/silver in San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua
plan, design, construction and operation of Heap Leach operation for gold/silver
in Soyopa, Sonora
negotiated acquisition and explored the Tahuehueto, gold / silver project in
Durango
negotiated acquisition, explored the Mariposa project in the Guadalupe Los Reyes
silver/gold district in Sinaloa
Oct.1977-Dec.1985 Peñoles, México City, Chihuahua-based
Division Manager of Explorations – North Zone
responsible for three regional exploration offices with about 20 geologists plus
supporting personnel
technical support for Corporation’s operating mines, including: La Encantada,
Naica, Fresnillo, La Ciénega, Topia, Gochico, La Negra and numerous other
mines and projects
Mar.1972-Sep.1977 NL Industries – MRD Golden, Colorado, Chihuahua City-based
Manager of Explorations for México and Central América
prospecting and exploration for Barite, Antimony and other commodities
negotiated, developed and drilled La Trini Gold/Silver project and Wadley
Antimony mine
exploration and development of Antimony mine in Guatemala
negotiated cancellation of numerous mineral prospects previously acquired by the
Company under unfavorable terms
evaluation of numerous historical mines in the Guanajuato silver district
Jun.1965-Feb.1972 Georges Ordoñez Consultants, México City
Junior to Senior Geologist
consulting for numerous mining corporations, including exploration, research and
prospecting
re-discovered Silver Mining District and Molibdenum/Copper project
prospecting for deposits of copper porphyry, silver/gold, fluorite and other
commodities
field assistant and drafting while at the last two years (4th
and 5th
) of University
References: Available upon request