Dr. Mario Castelli

President

Dr. Castelli is President of Cardero Argentina, Latin Metals’ subsidiary in Argentina, and a Founding Partner in Law Firm Estudio Castelli - López Arias – Reston & Asociates. He is a lawyer with more than 30 years’ experience specializing in exploration and mining and has been involved with Latin Metals’ and its predecessor companies since 2015. Dr. Castelli has held various advisory and senior positions with state agencies at federal, provincial and municipality level, including with the Standing Advisory Committee on Legislative Treatment (Federal Environment National Counsel), which established, among other things, minimum standards for environmental protection. In Salta Province, Dr. Castelli has held various positions, including personal advisor of the Minister of Government, Justice and Human Rights, and advisor for the Representative of Foreign Relations. In addition to his education as a lawyer, Dr. Castelli has completed post-graduate education, including a Masters degree in Environmental Management.