List of David Lowell’s Biggest Discoveries
Escondida in Chile – the #1 largest copper mine in the world by production, owned by BHP Group (BHP) (57.5%), with partners Rio Tinto (RIO) (30%) and JECO Corp (12.5%).
Pierina in Peru – produced 8.1 million oz of gold for Barrick Mining (B) and accounted for 22% of Barrick’s year 2000 gold production.
Alumbrera in Argentina – was the largest open pit copper–gold mine in Argentina (operated from 1997 through 2018) and is 100% owned by Glencore plc (GLNCY).
Cerro Colorado in Chile – a porphyry copper deposit discovered by Lowell, formerly producing for BHP Group (BHP), which ceased operations in 2023 but is planning a potential restart later this decade pending environmental approvals.
San Cristóbal in Bolivia – a silver-zinc-lead polymetallic deposit that was developed into Bolivia’s largest mining operation; previously owned by Sumitomo, it was acquired in 2023 by San Cristobal Mining Inc.
Warintza in Ecuador – a porphyry copper deposit originally identified by Lowell and currently being aggressively explored and developed by Solaris Resources Inc. (TSX: SLS).
Santa Marta in Mexico – owned by Minaurum Gold Inc. (TSXV: MGG): “Santa Marta has a number of early geological indicators leading us to believe it could be a significant VMS deposit.” – David Lowell
Minaurum Gold Inc. (TSXV: MGG)’s best property is the Alamos Silver Project a high-grade polymetallic deposit very similar to Contango ORE (CTGO)’s Johnson Tract, except MGG’s Alamos is a silver focused polymetallic deposit. Meaning its highest-grade material is silver but it also contains gold, copper, and other metals!
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