Nivaldo Rojas, President
Mr. Rojas founded the company in 1998. He has a degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Atacama, Chile. Previously, Mr. Rojas worked for BHP Minerals (now BHP Billiton) as Country Manager. He had a key role in the discovery of ore deposits such as the Escondida Mine in Chile, Agua Rica and Diablillos in Argentina. In 1995 Mr. Rojas received the “Excellency in Exploration Award” from BHP, and in 2007 the award to the professional career from Panorama Minero. He is a member of the Chilean Institute of Mining Engineers, the Australasian Institute of Metallurgy and Mining and a founding member of GEMERA.

Paola Rojas, Vice president, Corporate Development
Ms. Rojas has experience in providing end-to-end services to foreign mining companies, from project generation to settlement in the country, to management and public relations. She graduated in Architecture at the National University of Tucuman and took an MBA from Catholic University of Cordoba, Argentina. She is currently Manager of the Argentina Mining, part of the Rojas Group. Prior to joining Rojas in 2000, she worked in commercial and residential design, being a registered architect. She is an active member of GEMERA, as well as a director for local subsidiaries of Canadian and Australian mining companies.

Javier Rojas, Vice president, Projects Development
Mr. Rojas has experience in Design and Technology, applied to improving the delivery of professional services. He graduated in Graphic Design at Champagnat University, Mendoza, Argentina, and holds postgraduate degrees in Multimedia and Corporate Image, and a MSC in Project Management from the Swiss Business School. He is General Coordinator of Argentina Mining, part of the Rojas Group. Prior to joining Rojas in 2000, he worked in several web design companies.

Víctor Bonfils, Projects Manager
Mr. Bonfils has experience in exploration, tenement management and community relations. He graduated in Geology from the National University of La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He joined Rojas in 2005. Previously, he was in charge of tenements for Rio Tinto, and he also worked as geologist for Gevaz Minera, Minerales Argentinos and Geomines Consultora, among others. From 1987 to 1991 he was Mining Director of Mendoza, Argentina.

Martin Frigerio, Business Development Manager
Mr. Frigerio joined the team in 2011. He is in charge of new clients development and negotiation of contracts, along with the promotion strategy. He is holds a Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering from National University of Cuyo as well as an Executive MBA from the Austral University. Until this year he was Business Development & Logistics Manager at Argencork, a Mendoza based cork production facility with clients all over Latin America.

Nelson Rojas, Operations Manager
Mr. Rojas has experience in logistics coordination and environmental studies for exploration and prospecting. He was part of the founding group of Rojas, in 1998. He holds a degree in Business Management from ADEN, Mendoza, and also has studies in Geology at the National University of Salta, Argentina. Previously, he worked for BHP Minerals at tenement management, GIS and safety.

Raúl Velázquez, Administration Manager
Mr. Velázquez has been Administrator of Rojas since its foundation in 1998. Previously he filled similar positions in BHP Minerals and Nipponday in Mendoza. He has studies in Engineering from National University of Cuyo and Administration, from Blas Pascal University, as well as courses in finance and foreign trade.

Nicolás Valle, Projects Supervisor
Geologist. National University of San Juan, Argentina. Experience in core logging.

Juan Carlos Palarik, Senior Geologist
Geologist. Universidad Nacional de Salta.

Sergio Tapia, Project Geologist
Geologist. Universidad Nacional de Salta.

Ricardo Cohn, GIS Specialist
Geographer.

Francisco Ortiz. Senior Geologist.

Atilio Dileo, Operations Coordinator

Marcelo Azzoni, Technical Coordinator
Bachelor in Architecture. Mendoza Univ. Courses on social housing. Mendoza Univ. Experience in Corporate and Commercial Projects, Booth Design and Construction Supervision. In charge of exhibitors’ attention of Argentina Mining since 2004. GIS and CAD operator. Speaks English.

Daniel Quinteros. Field Assistant.

Emiliano Carmona. IT.

Carolina Martínez Hansen, Communications Coordinator
Bachelor degree in Public Relations. UADE Univ., Buenos Aires, Argentina. Experience in Corporate Image and Communications. In charge of Press and Communication for Argentina Mining since 2006. Speaks English.

Marcela Suarez, Translator

Jimena Gamboa, Administration Coordinator.

Diego Figueroa, Salta Office Administrator

Romina Paratore. Secretary.

Elisa Rojas, Legal Representative in Chile
Elisa is a Social Worker and has a long experience practicing her profession in private and public companies of Chile. At present, she is Coordinator of a Grant Program “President of the Republic”, in the Metropolitan Intendance of Santiago, Chile.

Nadina Pérez Calcagno. HR.