Over 30 years of experience in mining finance, exploration, project development, and public company management. He holds a Master of Science degree from the University of London and a Diploma from Imperial College (UK)-Royal School of Mines, a Specialization in Economic Engineering from Fundacao Dom Cabral (Brazil), and a BSC degree in geology, from the University of Minas Gerais (Brazil). Track record of successful transactions in multiple jurisdictions while managing natural resource portfolio at Macquarie Bank (former Division Director for Macquarie Bank – Metals and Energy Capital Division), including a key role in the CDN$155M acquisition of Silver Crest by First Majestic Silver Corp.
Mr. Fonseca has a solid technical and operational background acquired through direct exposure to the evaluation, development, financing, and operation of world-class mining projects. Extensive experience in many jurisdictions through all phases of mineral asset development including senior positions with Vale, and Phelps Dodge in Latin America
He is a Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia, Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo). He is a Member Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM ), and the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG).