Experience

Ricardo Valls is a registered Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo.) with over 39 years of international experience in mineral exploration, geochemistry, and geological modeling. He has led and supported exploration projects across North and South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe, working with companies on diamond drilling, RC programs, geochemical sampling, QA/QC protocols, and resource evaluation. His expertise spans a wide range of deposit types including gold, silver, nickel, PGM, base metals, industrial minerals, and laterites.

Throughout his career, Ricardo has served in senior technical and executive roles, including VP Exploration, Chief Geologist, and Independent QP. He has managed large exploration teams, developed NI 43-101-compliant reports, and led geochemical interpretations using advanced compositional data analysis. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Russian, Ricardo brings both technical precision and cross-cultural experience to high-impact exploration programs worldwide.