Andina Copper, International Banking & Portfolio.
Busy months lately: Colombia and Chile with Andina Copper, all while fine-tuning international banking and adding a position to my investment portfolio.
It’s been another busy month on the road for Andina Copper (formerly Pampa Metals). The name change reflects the refreshed board and the portfolio Andina is building across South America.
I was back in Colombia visiting the Cobrasco core shed and finca. We’re pushing things forward on the ground, and with Colombia heading for a change in government next year, it’s exciting on a personal level to be involved in the early stages of what could become a major porphyry copper discovery. If policy shifts in favour of the industry, we’ll be well positioned.
I also spent some time in Antofagasta, Chile. Let’s just say it’s not a place you visit for the scenery, but geologically, it’s a different story. The coastal cordillera oxide copper belt here is special, and it’s easy to see why Marimaca Copper has such a premium share price. Our ground in this belt (Mantau), which came with the Rugby acquisition, has real potential and it was great to be on the ground there.
One of the most exciting updates for Andina is Tony Manini joining as Chairman. Tony is one of Australia’s most successful mining entrepreneurs, having played a key role in building hugely successful mining companies both in Australia and overseas. He’s also a major shareholder of Andina Copper.
Add in Bryce Roxburgh, another Australian mining entrepreneur with major South American wins, and Joseph van den Elsen leading the company with fluent Spanish, great track record, and serious business experience across the region, and we’ve got a leadership team that’s hard to beat…
And all with serious skin in the game!
We’re also preparing to up-list to the TSX-V and the ASX. Expect a steady stream of exploration and corporate updates in the near term, I’ll share more as they’re ready to go.
Onto this article: I’ll share updated portfolio positions and weightings, including a new stock I’ve bought, plus an updated international banking list with commentary.