About us
Atalaya Mining
Operational Expertise That Delivers
Atalaya Mining is a fast-growing AIM and TSX-listed mining and development company which produces copper concentrates and silver by-product at its wholly owned Proyecto Riotinto site in southwest Spain, and is currently undertaking further expansion. In addition, the Company has a phased, earn-in agreement to acquire up to 80% ownership of Proyecto Touro, a brownfield copper project in the northwest of Spain which is at the permitting stage.
Atalaya strives to become a leading multi-asset copper producer in Europe, maximising the potential value of its current low-cost, low-risk assets and further exploring new opportunities. Our expertise and knowledge of the copper market, coupled with our deep entrenchment with the communities in which we operate, ensures that we will achieve the best results for all stakeholders, employees, and local communities.
May 2005
Eastern Mediterranean Resources Public Ltd commenced trading on AIM under the symbol EMED following an initial public offering of its shares. The Company's AIM Admission Document is available by clicking here.
September 2006
Shareholders approved the change of Company name from Eastern Mediterranean Resources Public Limited to EMED Mining Public Limited.
May 2007
EMED Mining was granted an option to acquire the Rio Tinto Copper Mine known as Proyecto Riotinto ("PRT") in Spain.
October 2008
EMED Mining acquired 100% ownership of PRT.
December 2010
EMED Mining commenced trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol EMD.
March 2014
EMED Mining received the approved Unified Environmental Authorisation (“AAU”) for Riotinto Copper Project
April 2014
EMED Mining received the transfer of the Riotinto mining rights (granting of “Administrative Standing”)
January 2015
EMED Mining received the Mining Permit and Restoration Plan Approval for Proyecto Riotinto when started construction and refurbishment operations
April 2015
Proyecto Riotinto First Blast
June 2015
EMED shareholder meeting approves equity raise for financing Proyecto Riotinto to achieve 7.5Mtpa production capacity
Oct 2015
Shareholders approve name change from EMED Mining to Atalaya Mining Plc
Feb 2016
Proyecto Riotinto starts Commercial Production
Jun 2016
Construction of Expansion Project completed
Dec 2016
Nameplate capacity achieved at Riotinto Mine
Feb 2017
Exercise of Option to acquire interest in the Touro Copper Project in Spain
Strategy
Operational Expertise that Delivers
Atalaya Mining continues to build on its success at Proyecto Riotinto, increasing production and capacity, with a view to becoming a multi-asset producer. It maintains a focus on the development of low-cost, low-risk assets in mining-favourable jurisdictions.
Mission
Responsibly Increasing Long Term Value for All Stakeholders
Atalaya Mining implements its strategic objectives to ensure the ongoing stable growth of the Company. Protecting and enhancing the value for all stakeholders is of paramount importance, and the Company continuously looks at opportunities to achieve this.
Values
A Committed Duty to a Safe and Ethical Working Environment
Atalaya Mining is committed to responsible mining and upholds its core principles of honesty and accountability. The Company works with all stakeholders to ensure that its values are completely aligned with the local community and environment.
Roger
Davey
Non-Executive Chair of the Board
Over 40 years’ experience in the mining industry. Former Senior Mining Engineer at NM Rothschild & Sons; former Director, VP and GM, AngloGold (Argentina). Currently a director of Central Asia Metals, Highfield Resources and Tharisa plc.
Alberto
Lavandeira
Chief Executive Officer, Director
Over 38 years’ experience operating and developing mining projects. As Chief Executive Officer, President and COO of Rio Narcea Gold Mines (1995-2007), built three mines including Aguablanca. Director of Samref Overseas S.A (2007-2014) – involved in the development of the Mutanda Copper-Cobalt Mine (DRC).
Jesús
Fernández
Non-Executive Director
Head of the M&A team for Trafigura. He joined Trafigura in 2004 and has 15 years of experience in mining investments and financing. Currently a director of Cadillac Ventures and Mawson West Limited. Previously a director of Tiger Resources Limited, Anvil Mining Limited and Iberian Minerals Corp. plc.
Harry
Liu
Non-Executive Director
Vice President, Yanggu Xiangguang Copper (XGC) one of the world’s largest copper smelting, refining and processing groups in Shandong Province, China. Former senior management and marketing positions in the mineral and financial industries in Shanghai and Hong Kong, including roles as Marketing Manager at BHP Billiton Marketing AG and Director at BNP Paribas Asia.
Jonathan
Lamb
Non-Executive Director
Investment Manager at Orion Mine Finance and formerly Investment Manager for Red Kite Group’s Mine Finance business. Previously with Deutsche Bank’s Metals & Mining Investment Banking group in New York, where he worked on a variety of debt and equity financings and M&A transactions.
Damon
Barber
Non-Executive Director
Senior Managing Director of Liberty Metals & Mining Holdings, LLC. Served as the Head of Deutsche Bank's Metals Mining in Asia-Pacific. Was an investment banker in Credit Suisse's Energy Group. Currently a director of Yara Dallol, Cockatoo Coal Ltd. and Ram River Coal Corp. Holds a degree in Mining Engineering (University of Kentucky) and an MBA in Finance (Wharton School of Business).
José
Sierra
Non-Executive Director
Extensive experience as a mining and energy leader in the business and government sectors. Former Director General of Mines and Construction Industries in Spain, Former Director European Commission and National Spanish Commission. Currently a member of the Board of Transport et Infrastructures Gaz France.
Hussein
Barma
Non-Executive Director
Principal of Barma Advisory. CFO (UK) of Antofagasta plc (1998 to 2014) with a deep knowledge of governance practices, as well as accounting and reporting, investor relations and the regulatory requirements of the LSE. Worked as an auditor at PwC. Steering group member of the UK Financial Reporting Council’s Financial Reporting Lab.
Stephen
Scott
Non-Executive Director
President and CEO of Entrée Gold Inc. Previously he was President and CEO of Minenet Advisors advising on strategy, corporate development, business restructuring and project management. Between 2000 and 2014, he held various global executive positions with Rio Tinto and currently serves on the boards of a number of public and private mining companies.
Alberto
Lavandeira
Chief Executive Officer, Director
Over 38 years’ experience operating and developing mining projects. Former Chief Executive Officer, President and COO of Rio Narcea Gold Mines (1995-2007), which built three mines including Aguablanca. Director of Samref Overseas S.A (2007-2014) – involved in the development of the Mutanda Copper-Cobalt Mine in the DRC.
Julián
Sánchez
General Manager – Operations
19 years of international mining experience including Spain, DRC, Mauritania, China and Peru. Former Deputy Head of Mining at Eferton Resources. Involved in the development of the world-class Mutanda Copper-Cobalt Mine (DRC), Kinross’ Tasiast Mine (Mauritania) and Aguablanca (Spain). Mining Engineer with an MBA in Mineral Economics from the University of Curtin, Western Australia.
César
Sánchez
Chief Financial Officer
Former CFO of companies in mining and financial sectors; including CFO of Iberian Minerals Corp. with copper assets in Spain and Peru performing equity and debt raisings. Worked for Ernst & Young as financial advisor and auditor. Qualified accountant, holds a business administration degree (University of Seville, Spain) and financial and banking courses at Dublin City University and ESIC Business & Marketing School.
