Guillermo Eduardo Hughes
About Guillermo Eduardo Hughes
Guillermo Eduardo Hughes serves as the Vice President of Exploration at Cabral Gold Inc, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in geology and mining, having previously held the position of Exploration Manager at Magellan Minerals in Brazil from 2009 to 2013.
Work at Cabral Gold
Guillermo Eduardo Hughes serves as the Vice President of Exploration at Cabral Gold Inc., a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees exploration activities in Brazil, specifically in the Para-Itaituba region. His responsibilities include supervising the preparation of technical information and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, he acts as a consultant to the company, contributing his expertise in geological exploration and resource assessment.
Previous Experience at Magellan Minerals
Prior to his current role, Hughes worked at Magellan Minerals as the Exploration Manager in Brazil from 2009 to 2013. During his four years at Magellan, he was involved in various exploration projects, contributing to the company's geological assessments and resource evaluations in the region.
Education and Expertise
Hughes studied at the Universidad Nacional del Sur, where he earned a Licenciatura en Ciencias Geológicas from 1978 to 1984. He furthered his education at Ecole des Mines D'Ales in France, obtaining a specialization in Environmental Studies, specifically an Experto en Seguridad y Medio Ambiente Minero in 1992. He possesses advanced knowledge in Geographic Information Systems, modeling, and resource calculation, which supports his work in exploration.
Professional Affiliations
Guillermo Eduardo Hughes is a member of several professional organizations, including the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). He holds the status of Qualified Person (QP) under the Canadian National Instrument 43-101 standards, which recognizes his expertise in the mining and exploration sectors. He is also a member of MAusIMM and FAIG.