General Manager, Peru
Manuel Montoya
P.Geo
A Peruvian exploration leader with more than 36 years of experience in geology and project development across South America.
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Biography
Manuel Montoya is General Manager Peru at Forte Minerals, bringing over 36 years of experience in mineral exploration, geology, and project development across South America.
Mr. Montoya has built a technical career across mineral exploration, geology, petroleum, and project development in South America.
He began his career as a Mining Exploration Geologist and Senior Geologist with the Peruvian Geological Survey before transitioning into the petroleum sector.
Extensive Experience in Exploration & Development
Mr. Montoya spent 14 years in the petroleum industry in Peru, working as a Senior Exploration and Production Geologist responsible for national oil operations, and later as a consultant.
Over the past 17 years, he has focused on the mining sector, holding senior roles including:
- Chief Geologist, Cominco Peru
- Chief Geologist, Andes Exploration Group (South America), Teck Cominco
- Principal Geologist, Andes Exploration Group, Teck
Regional Leadership & Project Generation
Mr. Montoya has extensive experience in project generation, strategic planning, and technical evaluation across multiple jurisdictions, including:
- Peru
- Chile
- Argentina
- Ecuador
- Colombia
His work has supported exploration strategy and project advancement across some of the most prospective mineral belts in South America.
Discovery & Technical Expertise
Mr. Montoya has worked across a wide range of deposit types, including:
- Porphyry systems
- Epithermal deposits
- CRD-Skarns
- VMS and Sedex systems
- Orogenic and IOCG deposits
He was responsible for the discovery of the Zafranal Cu-Au porphyry deposit in southern Peru while working with Teck.
Current Role
Mr. Montoya currently serves as VP Exploration and General Manager South America at GlobeTrotters Resources Group.
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