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.