Juan Zapata

Principal Engineer, Group Mine Technical at First Quantum Minerals

Juan Zapata is a highly experienced mining professional currently serving as Principal Engineer and Group Mine Technical Lead at First Quantum Minerals since October 2021. With a strong background in mine planning and technical services, Juan has previously held key positions such as Senior Mining Consultant at Deswik and Senior Strategic Mine Planning at Sierra Gorda SCM, where responsibilities included leading mine planning projects and optimizing business profitability. Juan's technical expertise is supported by a Master's degree in Mineral and Energy Economics from Curtin University and multiple diplomas in related fields. Notable achievements include initiating mining projects from the ground up and collaborating across various departments to enhance operational efficiency.

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First Quantum Minerals

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First Quantum Minerals Ltd is a Canada-based company engaged in the production of copper, nickel, gold, zinc, silver and acid, and other related activities including exploration and development of mining properties. The Company's operating mines are Ravensthorpe, Kansashi, Sentinel, Guelb Moghrein, Cayeli, Las Cruces and Pyhasalmi. The Company has operating mines located in Zambia, Finland, Turkey, Spain and Mauritania. The Company is developing the Cobre Panama copper project in Panama, exploring the Haquira copper deposit in Peru, the Taca Taca copper-gold-molybdenum deposit in Argentina and Trident.


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Vancouver, Canada

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10,000+

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