Fernando Benalcazar - IMARC8 Dec 2018 10:29
On Youtube this week - video from IMARC
but also this article from 13 Nov-2018
SUCCESSFUL TOUR OF VICEMINISTRO FERNANDO BENALCAZAR
Fernando Benalcázar, Vice Minister of Mines of Ecuador, was in southern mining powers: Australia and Chile.
the pertinent part of the article is his meetings with Newcrest and BHP
'During his visit to Australia, the Deputy Minister of Mines, Fernando L. Benalcázar presented a portfolio of 15 mining projects during the fifth edition of the International Mining and Resources Conference (Imarc), in the city of Melboume (Australia). There he presented projects such as La Bonita, Sigchos, Muyuyacu, and Unacota that belong to the portfolio of the National Mining Company (ENAMI EP), with which agreements can be established, "Joint Venture" for its development.
In the framework of this important international event, the authority held meetings with top executives of the companies Newcrest Mining, Fortescue Metals and BHP Billiton who expressed their commitment to continue investing in Ecuador.
The Vice Minister's tour in these mining development poles, guarantee their commitment in favor of Ecuador, and responsible mining. As a Mining Press Agency, we recognize in the figure of Fernando Benalcázar, as the founder of a new era in mining, from the public sector, based on transparency, respect for laws, and openness to the world. '
http://prensaminera.org/exitosa-gira-del-viceministro-fernando-benalcazar/