Jorge Meza Viveros has over 31 years of experience in mining and metallurgy operations and projects as a managing director and chemical engineer. He has worked extensively in Mexico and Peru, holding positions such as General Operations Director for Southern Peru Copper Corporation and Study and Evaluation Project Director for Minera Mexico. Meza Viveros has a strong technical background and expertise in smelting and refining processes, and has consulted on and helped with the startup of numerous projects internationally.

1. JORGE H. MEZA VIVEROS
AV. 12 Sur # 3707 Colonia Anzures C.P. 72350 Puebla Pue. Mexico Page 1
12 Sur 37072 Col. Anzures – C.P. 72530 Puebla. México
E-Mail Jorge.meza@mm.gmexico.com, Jhumevi@gmail.com
jmeza@southernperu.com.pe
www.linkedin.com/pub/jorge-hugo-meza-v/1a/57/b96
Off Mex: +52(55)11035494, Cel. Mex: +52 1 55 43541035
Off. Peru. +51 53599005 Cel. Peru + 51 971141825
MAGAP (Master international in advanced Project Management) by Universidad de
Murcia Spain (sept2010 – Feb 2013)
PMP Project Management Process 2007
MBA METALLURGY AND MINING COMPANIES – 2002
BS CHEMICAL ENGINEERING – 1980
SUMMARY
31 years Strong experience as a Managing Director and Chemical Engineer working within the
upstream side of the mining industry.
 21 years experience Mining and Metallurgical operation, 20 as a Managing Director in a
smelter and mining Mexicana de Cobre, Grupo Mexico (operations projects, construction).
Experience as an Acid Plant Operations Superintendent in mining company (projects,
operations), experience as a Process Control and Engineering Superintendent in M d C.
Experience as a Quality Control General Foreman in mining company. M d C,
 10 years experience as Projects Director and consultant by SPCC; IMMSA, by Grupo
Mexico.
 Independent Consultant by Atheneus Partner (Chile, Berlin) Started in May 2012
2015 Sept. – Actual.
 General Operation Director for Southern Peru Copper Corporation. (SPCC) and COO for Peru
by Americas Mining Corporation.
 In Charge of operations by Toquepala Mine, Cuajone Mine, and ILO Metallurgical Complex
(Copper Smelter, Refinery and Precious Metal Plant)
2011 May – 2015 August.
 Study and evaluation Project Director for Minera Mexico, by Grupo Mexico. (Technical and
economic evaluation by all projects in Minera Mexico), The last Project, Empalme Smelter
2008- 2011
 Synergy and Coordination Director for Mexico/Peru Smelter and Mining - Grupo
Mexico/Southern Peru Copper Corporation, SPCC. (projects, operations, construction)
2006 – 2007
 Coach and Consultant Director for Ilo Smelter modernization project - Ilo Peru, Southern Peru
Copper Corporation. (Projects, Construction, Stat Up)
2004 – 2006
 Project Advisor and Coach for FLUOR Daniels, and Southern Peru Copper Corporation -
Santiago, Chile - Ilo, Peru.
1984 – 2004
 General Director, Metallurgical Complex Mexicana de Cobre S.A de C.V Nacozari -
Sonora, Mexico, Grupo México
2000 – 2004
 Foreman Chemistry Laboratory Atlax. Co. (aceros especiales Tlaxcala) Grupo Alfa.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Present
GENERAL OPERATION DIRECTOR of Southern Peru Copper Corporation.
 In Charge of the operations by Toquepala Mine, Cuajone Mine, and ILO Metallurgical Complex
(Copper Smelter, Refinery and Precious Metal Plant)

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Study and evaluation Project Director
 Study Projects Director, Coordinate Engineering for projects (New Smelter in Empalme Sonora
México, Support by Tia Maria Project in Peru, El Arco, Metallurgical Complex, Precious metals
plant (Te) recovery, New Zinc refinery )
Project Advisor and Coach for FLUOR and Southern Peru Copper Corporation (SPCC) in the
smelter modernization project – Ilo, Peru
 Reviewed, evaluated and advised in both basic and detailed engineering, selection of
technology and equipment for the smelter modernization project.
 Designed the training program for SPCC personnel in Australia, the USA and Mexico.
 Turnover and start-up of the Smelter modernization project including acid plant, oxygen plant,
desalinization plants, effluent plant, ISA Smelt furnace, Isa Boiler, electrostatic precipitators,
rotary holding furnaces, Pierce Smith converters, anode plants, anode casting, etc.
General Director, Metallurgical Complex Nacozari - Sonora, Mexico, Grupo México
 Significantly increased the productivity and production of the metallurgical complex, decreased
of operations costs. Record production during 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000.
 Copper Smelter Expansion Project from 180,000 tpy to 330,000 tpy.
 Re-engineering implemented in the complex. Decreased personnel by 22% and costs by 3%.
 Successful turnover and start-up of the electrolytic copper refinery in 1998.
 Successful turnover and start-up of the rod copper plant in 1999.
 Successful turnover and start-up of the precious metals plant in 2000.
 Implemented and certified in ISO 9000 in the electrolytic copper refinery, rod copper plant,
precious metals plant and sulphuric acid plant.
 Increased the productivity and production of the metallurgical complex. Record production
during 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996.
 Decreased by 25% the accident frequency index. Awarded by the Camara Minera de Mexico in
1994 and 1995 for industrial safety.
 Designed and developed the training program for the personnel of the last 3 smelters built in
the world (Disputada de las Condes, Chagres(Exxon, Now Anglo America) – Chile; Caraiba
Metals – Brazil; Kennecott – USA).
 Instructor and Consultant for these companies.
Sulphuric Acid Plant Superintendent
 Turnover and start-up of the acid plant. Operated the plant at full load in a record time.
 Personnel selection and recruitment of the team for this project.
TRAINING
 Isasmelt Process and Operations Sterlite Chennai Manduray – India
 Isasmelt Process and Operations Xstrata Mount Isa Mines - Australia
 Isasmelt Process and Operations YCC Yunnan Kunming - China
 Strategic Planning Strategic Planning Institute - Mexico
 Leadership and Strategic Planning Servicios de apoyo adminitrativos-Mexico
 ISO 9001 – 2000 Sensibilization Program Mexicana de Cobre - Mexico
 ISO 9001 – 2000 Introduction Program Mexicana de Cobre - Mexico
 MIMs MINCOM
 Statistical Control – MIMs MINCOM
 Effective Safety Management Mexicana de Cobre - Mexico
 Copper Electrolytic Refinery Process Mexicana de Cobre - Mexico
 Flash Smelting Process Outokumpu - Finland
 Pyrometallurgy Updating Sonora University - Mexico
 Electrometallurgy Actualization Sonora University - Mexico
 INCO Process Falcombrich - Canada
 Grid Management Grid - Mexico
 Instructor Development S.A.A.S.A. - Mexico

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 Acid Plant Process Fenco, Monsanto - Canada
 Copper Smelter Process and Operations Rio Tinto Mining Company - Spain
 Copper Smelter Process Industrial Minera Mexico - Mexico
 Electric Furnace for Steel Alfa. Atlax. Aceros Especiales - Mexico
 Special Steels Metallography Atlax Matallography Laboratory - Mexico
 Supervision Techniques CAI Alfa - Mexico
PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES
 Selección de tecnólogas de fusión para un
proyecto de fundición de
X congreso internacional de la AIMMGM
Asociación de Ingenieros mineros
metalurgista y Geólogos de Mexico
distrito Sonora. Mex. Oct. 2012
 Sistemas de gestión y administración para
procesos Minero metalúrgicos. ”desafíos y
perspectivas del sector minero metalúrgico”.
Conferencia magistral. UNISON
Maestría en administración de empresas
(MBA – UNISON) Son. Mex Oct 2012
 Vinculación de la Minería y metalurgia con la
nueva generación de profesionistas y tecnología.
Instituto politécnico nacional (IPN)
Mexico D.F. Octubre 2012
 Los retos del proyecto Tía Maria en Arequipa,
Perú. Sonora University – Mexico
 Ilo Smelter Modernization Project
 XV International Congress on Extractive Metallurgy
Sonora University – Mexico
 Copper Industry Future – The Next 10 Years
V Mining International Symposium
AIMGM Mining, Metallurgical and
Geologist Engineering Association -
Mexico
 MDC Metallurgical Complex Perspectives
Metallurgical International Symposium
Sonora University – Mexico
 Impurities Control (As, Sb) in the Copper Process
VII International Congress on Extractive Metallurgy
Sonora University – Mexico
 “Mexicana de Cobre” Smelter Expansion Project
SME Annual Meeting
Technical Papers SME - USA
 Evaluation of the Second Campaign Results at “La
Caridad” Smelter
IX International Flash Smelting Congress
Flash Smelting Congress - Australia
 “Mexicana de Cobre” Smelter Expansion Project
VIII International Flash Smelting Congress
Flash Smelting Congress - USA
 Mixing “Flash and R. Teniente” Technologies for
Matte Management to PSC
Mexican Mining, Metallurgical and Geologist
Engineering Association
Mining, Metallurgical and Geologist
Engineering Association - Mexico
 SO2 Treatment from Flash Furnace and
R.Teniente Process in MDC
IME – Co-Products and Minor Elements
IME - USA
 Mixing “Flash and R. Teniente” Technologies for
the MDC Smelter Expansion Project
XXI Mining International Congress
Mining International Congress - Mexico
 Improvements on Flash Smelting Process
VII International Flash Smelting Congress
Flash Smelting Congress - Korea
 Sulphuric Acid Plant – Start-up
Mexican Commission
Mexican Commission - USA
 Bi-National Conference on Health, Industry &
Environment
Rio Rico
Rio Rico - USA
 SULPHUR World Congress
“Mexicana de Cobre” Acid Plant
Mexicana de Cobre - Mexico

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AFFILIATIONS
 PMI Project Management Institute member.
 Mexican Mining, Metallurgical and Geologist Engineering Association Technical Vice
president
 Member of the National Directive Council of the Mining Camera of Mexico (CAMIMEX).
 AIME Member
 IMIQ Mexican Chemical Engineering Association
SKILLS
 Strategic planning and forecasting
 Project management
 Acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures
 Complex investments and agreements
 Executive and operational leadership
 Budgeting and cash flow optimization
 Financial modeling and forecasting
 Formal and informal turnaround skills
 Business growth and exit strategies
 Contract development and negotiations
 P&L, financial, and accounting Expertise
 ROI, ratio, and cost analysis
 Continuous process improvements
LANGUAGES
 Spanish (native language)
 English (advanced)
 Italian (intermediate)
CONSULTANT
From 1993 He has distributed consultants in them starting of several Smelters at International level;
-Support and training to the stat Up of Chagres Smelter in Chile. EXXON Co., Now Anglo A.Chile)
-Star up of Electrical Furnaces of Enami “Ventanas” Smelter in Chile,
-Technical personnel support for the start up of Kennecott in Utah USA,
-Technical and engineering support , construction and start Up of the ILO Smelter in Peru, --
Consultant's office to second starting of the “Thai Copper” Smelter in Thailand.
Speaker in different congresses related to the Mining and the Metallurgy, as well as
Environmental aspects.
Technician Vice-president of the Association of Metallurgists Miners and Geologist of Mexico
by 2010-2012.
Independent Consultant by Atheneus Partner (Chile, Berlín) Started in May 2012
Nov.2015