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I think (though wouldn't swear on it) that the corporate presentation on the website has been updated. Seems a lot more explorco than I recall. Happy to be corrected though.

It's been picked up a few times from different sources by the bot but here is the example I read.

https://www.primicias.ec/economia/megaproyecto-mina-warintza-amazonia-cobre-inversion-96773/

Https://www.lahora.com.ec/pais/consulta-previa-historica-da-luz-verde-construccion-proyecto-minero-loma-larga-2025/

Prob no relevance to Cascabel but maybe for the other prospects.

Im not keeping a file on you I just have a reasonable memory and can use the search function on telegram. Its not hard. Look how many posts ive done... at 20p a post im not making much money am I.

Why would a company website list someone's residence? Again if you want to speak send me a whatsapp message on +971 58 535 9480 - alternatively send me a whatsapp message saying you want to ring and ill turn on my VPN so you can ring me through whatsapp - whatsapp calls are blocked in most middle eastern countries.

My name is Peter Adrian Bowden which is what there are held in - that aside how do I sent a legitimate photo? Do you want me to get it notarised? I mean you really are the dumbest person I have ever had the misfortune to come across.

Some select quotes from December 2023.

"Pete my highest purchase was 600k units at 20p last aug/sep.... who cares... when this is sold, we will do well" Yet you arent underwater.

"If you have money in solgold, you support Mather, Caldwell, Irwin, and Baseball bat bob" Yet you didnt support Caldwell.

"Yeah get rid of me Pete because I support the solgold board. You couldnt make this sh*t up Pete....."

Me I voted against him the last two rounds of voting.

Hi Jack. I have the receipts - I voted against him in the last two AGMs. I will add that the first of the two you had a huge row with me on the Telegram group precisely because I was voting against him. You were very very pro him at that point. As such I think my position has been very consistent - yours not so much. In fact you were kicked out of the Telegram group precisely because of the abuse you gave me for saying I was voting against Scott.

Hi NMM

Unfortunately I think the almost 710k is made up mostly of his 320k payoff. 10k a month "expat allowance" paid housing, paid car, paid utilities and of course pension contributions. That he got a 120k bonus is just frankly beyond belief. He won't lose the options Im sure.

Fort I doubt that Stackhouse will ever be in a position to make a massive amount of money from the options. My money would be on him being removed in the not too distant future once Dan has his feet under the table. I dont think removing the CFO at, or around, the same time as the CEO would be great. That being said the budget being wrong doesn't necessarily make him wrong. If the operations people has said they would hit the Franco milestone at the beginning of Q2 and then subsequently didnt he can hardly be blamed for that. If memory serves Scott told people at the event in London that he expected second tranche early Q2 - Its notable thats no longer on the corporate presentation. My guess is Q3 after the drilling and assay results from Tandy.

I think given Scott received a payoff when he was clearly pushed from his job makes clear he wont be losing those options - though i agree he should. I dont think there is much chance of him surviving the next AGM as an aside. I do find it quite offensive that he earnt 1.5 million USD in the year ending March 2025 given the spiel they gave about him being low paid compared to the market. Here is a quote from October 2022

"Low annual base salary of US$200,000 for the CEO and CFO; equity compensation tied to higher share prices to be “in-the-money” ensuring full alignment with shareholders"

This year Scott received 690,155 USD in base pay....

Enjoy

I think the reports tomorrow will tell us quite a bit more than you are suggesting Fort.

No worries Rodney I trust you agree a little bit different than what Jack says that the chap said. I think the interview is him speaking in his Vice President role of the mining chamber rather than BHP. Jack is technically right that he is the Head of BHP in Ecuador as he is based there but its a regional role. The head of exploration in Ecuador is a different chap whose name escapes me.

These actors aren’t paying taxes, generating jobs, or building the economy—they’re destroying communities and the environment.

We need serious, long-term companies like Lundin Gold. We just celebrated their 10-year anniversary. They’ve transformed the province of Zamora Chinchipe. It can be done.

So who? Serious companies.

How? With the best environmental and social practices available—going beyond just complying with the law.

When? Now.

Ecuador urgently needs investment and quality jobs. The stars are aligned—we must ride this wave.

— Thank you, Rodrigo. We’ll continue to watch how this industry develops—despite the obstacles, despite the challenges. But I believe...

We must apply everything the industry has learned elsewhere to our context. As Ecuadorians, we should not only aim for responsible mining—we should aspire to be a global example of how mining should be done.

We need clear rules, investment openness, and competitiveness. Ecuador isn’t the only country with mineral resources—many others have them too, including in Africa.

We must answer three key questions:

Who do we want developing our mining industry?

How do we want it developed? What environmental, social, and technological standards do we expect?

When? And the answer is now.

We’re at a global historical moment. If we do things right, we can create opportunities for thousands of Ecuadorian families.

You mentioned Chile’s mining boom coincided with electrification in the early 20th century. Now we’re also seeing a massive demand for copper—driven by the energy transition. Demand for gold is rising too—not just for reserves, but for tech and healthcare. Can we catch this wave?

— Absolutely. The stars are aligning for Ecuador. Look at gold—it’s shot up to nearly $3,000 an ounce. That’s wild. And copper, which I know very well, is entering a unique phase.

You have three driving forces:

More people want a better life—and that means more copper: better housing, appliances, infrastructure.

Electrification: electric vehicles, wind energy, solar—all require copper.

Data and AI: data centers and AI demand tons of copper.

BHP has done its own study—we believe copper demand will grow by 70% by 2050. That’s just around the corner.

What happens if that demand isn’t met?

— Great question. The answer isn’t simple. If supply can’t keep up:

Prices will skyrocket to unsustainable levels.

The global electrification effort—critical to tackling climate change—will be delayed.

A copper project takes 10-15 years from exploration to production. If demand is up 70% by 2050, and it’s now 2025—we’re already behind.

We need to start exploring, investing in discovered projects, strengthening regulations, building institutions, and training civil servants to understand mining. We must guide students into mining careers.

This industry isn’t just about exports or GDP—it can truly power a nation’s economy. But we need to act now.

We're about to finish, and I want to ask you the questions you raised: Who, how, and when?

— As an Ecuadorian, I want the best companies in the world here—those thinking in decades, not months. Companies that understand their impact, care about the environment and society, and know sustainability means shared value.

On the other hand, there are short-term actors—and then there’s illegal mining. I’m deeply concerned about illegal mining. With gold prices high, and with the national mining cadastre closed for 7+ years, illegal mining has surged 500%.

A recent study says 71% of Ecuador’s gold is illegal. These actors a

Because no industry appears overnight—it takes time and learning.

Of course. Industries, like people, need to grow through trial and error. There must have been many lessons. But beyond the massive export figures, Chile’s poverty rate is around 8-9%, compared to our 25-28%.

What about Peru, Rodrigo?

— Taking a step back, Latin America has been blessed with incredible natural wealth. If you follow the Andes mountain range—Chile is the world’s top copper producer. Go a bit further north and you find Peru, which is battling for second place. Peru is also a mining country, historically so—even before the Incas, they were extracting gold, silver, copper, and tin.

Peru’s industrial mining began in the 20th century, but it wasn’t until the 1990s under Fujimori that clear decisions were made to attract investment and bring the industry to where it is now.

Today, like Chile, about 60% of Peru’s exports come from mining, and about 10% of their GDP. These are countries that knew how to seize the opportunities of the global economy and have positioned themselves accordingly. Yes, there were mistakes along the way, but they managed to separate political turmoil from their national development agendas—and that’s key.

Exactly what I wanted to ask you: how do countries like Peru manage to separate their economic agenda from political cycles? In Ecuador, every election cycle seems to put the country on pause. That doesn’t happen in Peru, despite intense political instability.

— That’s right. I view Peru with a bit of envy. Their political instability in recent years has been extreme—look at what happened with Castillo. It was a huge political crisis. But despite all that, mining remained stable.

Why? Because the institutional framework and the recognition of mining as a pillar of the economy allowed investments to keep coming. Peruvians understand the importance of mining to their country, and that’s helped protect the long-term national agenda.

We Ecuadorians can learn a lot from Peru—not just from Chile. Peru is closer, both geographically and culturally. There are many lessons to take.

Let’s now talk about Ecuador. Mining has existed here for millennia, but large-scale industrial mining only began recently. Let’s not forget—we have 50 years of oil experience. With all its ups and downs, oil has contributed a lot. But there have also been mistakes.

Now we have an opportunity—not just in terms of resources and investment, but in timing. We now have better practices, better technology, and a more aware public. How do you think we can use this momentum?

— That’s an excellent point. If we look at how far Chile and Peru have come, Ecuador is just beginning its industrial mining journey. Our first major industrial operations only started production in 2019—we’re talking about just 5-6 years ago.

Jack here is an accurate translation Ive downloaded the subtitles and used google translate as im not doing it myself. Im sure google translate is more accurate than you.

Hello and welcome to another edition of Pulso Minero, this space we’ve created to learn more about the industry that represents the future of the country. Ecuador is a mining country or could become one. What are we missing? In this edition, we’ll be speaking with an expert on the subject.

We return with anecdotes, voices, and responsible mining exploring the challenges and stories that build a sustainable future.

Today, I’m joined by Rodrigo Darquea. Rodrigo is the Director of Corporate Affairs at BHP, BHP being the largest mining company in the world. Rodrigo, before we dive into the topic, let’s talk a bit about you. You’ve lived in many countries, had an extraordinary career, and you decided to return to Ecuador. Why?

Well, first of all, thank you very much for the invitation. Yes, my entire professional career has been in mining I just celebrated 19 years with BHP. I’ve had the good fortune to work in various jurisdictions: in Australia, Chile, Brazil, and I was in Asia for quite some time. I’ve come back to my country because I know what well-executed mining can do for our people. I always knew the potential Ecuador had, and after seeing what mining has done in countries like Australia, I always asked myself, “Why not in my country?” So I’m thrilled to be back in Ecuador and eager for things to move forward.

You’re contributing your grain of sand for this generation and the next.

That’s right, doing what I can.

Let’s look at the regional map. Let’s start with Chile a jurisdiction you know very well. It’s part of your operations. How would you describe it in mining terms? What made Chile what it is today in terms of mining?

Well, Chile has historically been a mining country. History tells us that the Atacameño peoples began working with native copper more than a thousand years ago. Chile was the first major copper producer in the 19th century, but the real boom came in the 1900s, which truly launched Chilean large-scale mining. That’s when they developed deposits like El Teniente (1904, still operating) and Chuquicamata (1911).

What drove this mining surge was global demand electrification was beginning, there was more construction, and all that required copper. That allowed Chile to establish its current role as the world’s top copper producer.

But getting there wasn’t easy it’s been 130 years of development, and it involved several processes and learning curves. But Chile has always had a vision: mining as a pillar of its economy and society. They’ve worked hard to create a clear regulatory framework, adopt best technological and social practices, and build transparent rules.

They’ve also invested heavily in ensuring institutions have the expertise needed to support such a long-term industry. Be

Jackanory my name wasnt in the book because I wasnt at the event when the book was on the table. You are also misrepresenting what the chap said in that Youtube clip.

You said - BHP wants to set the global standard for responsible mining in Ecuador

He said - As Ecuadorians, we should not only aim for responsible mining—we should aspire to be a global example of how mining should be done.

You said - Questions BHP is asking Ecuadorians to consider:

He said - We must answer three key questions (we in this context had the meaning Ecuadorians - not BHP).

Whilst he is a employee of BHP he is also the vice president of the Camara De Minera del Ecuador - he is talking as an Ecuadorian primarily.

You really are a muppet.

Rodney that analogy doesn’t really land. No one’s saying a tomato is a bus. The point isn’t that one thing must equal another just because of one shared detail. It’s more that the timing and circumstances raise fair questions.

It just seems a bit too neat, Mather engages directly with retail holders, leaves a book to collect names, and right around then, a new group appears (created by you) with a similar focus. That’s not proof of anything, but it’s definitely worth noting.

For those that can understand Spanish - gives an update on the police raid on the mining ministry that happened 8 months ago. Shows quite a bit of corruption was going on really.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brhKaFASoJ8