TRIDENT
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INTRODUCTION
Trident Group of Companies, multi faceted expertise in the field of Exploration, Mining and Gold Bullion trading spans over four decades.
Our entry into Chile in 2008 enabled us to expand our precious metals
division. Our focus has been to acquire physical gold. With the combined
know-how of the Trident team, the liquidity of our US investors and bulk
volume preferential rates, provided by Swiss and US refineries, gave us the
competitive edge to dominate the local market. Starting with purchasing
mined production; it was a natural progression to then acquire key mining
claims that would suit our unique business model. We have since expanded
to hold key gold mining properties in the north as well as thousands of hectares of alluvial gold claims in the south of Chile, with a current combined
resource value of over a billion dollars.
Through the acquisition and exporting of mined gold, as well as gold
from the Chilean stock exchange, we have created a large overseas client
base, mainly international refineries and private investors. Our wholesaler
accounts are with a selected handful of the world’s largest refineries, such
as MKS Switzerland who is accredited by the Swiss National Bank, LBMA
(London Bullion Market) Shanghai Gold Exchange etc.
Our team of professionals is constantly sourcing the supply of mined gold,
whilst ensuring that the mines we are involved with are of the highest integrity. We operate only with companies that are at the forefront of technology
with clean and cost effective solutions.
Today, Trident Group enjoys an impeccable reputation amongst its bullion buyers and investors alike.
Four decades later, the founders have expanded and further diversified
their business strategies and are presently mining in Chile with projects in
the pipeline in Ecuador, Peru and Argentina.
In 2016 we expanded into Argentina, following the positive changes made
by the new Macri Government. Acquiring a rare opportunity, to put into
production, one of the lowest cost per ounce gold mines in the world. With a
potential resource of over 1.3 million ounces of gold.
Trident Group is spear headed by second generation CEO, Leon Aleksander, who is today leading the family business, which was founded in
1982. His experience in the field of public tenders and mine acquisitions,
mining, gold and silver arbitrage, as well as physical gold exports in excess
of US$50M, to a global client base (Europe and USA) has enabled Trident
Group to become hugely successful with its many financiers looking for continued access to gold exploration and mining ventures.
Trident Group of Companies continues along the successful path of growing in the proven and age-old protection of wealth “GOLD”
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TEAM OF EXPERTS
Our Management Team’s expertise spans decades, covering all aspects of Precious Metals Exploration, Bullion
trading and Mining.
Leon Aleksander
Nathan Davenport
CEO
DirECtOr
Fifteen years of firsthand gemstone mining experience,
establishing gold manufacturing, import/export in Asia
and USA, CEO of one of the largest gold trading companies in
Chile with over US$50 million worth of gold bullion exports.
Leon’s skills and team management has ensured exploration
both in the North and South of Chile of which Trident
Group of Companies now holds thousands of hectares of gold
mining leases and mineral exploitation rights, with a resource
value of over a billion dollars. His experience in the field of mine
acquisitions and public tenders has enabled Trident Group to
win the tender for the Andacollo mine in Neuquen province
of Argentina.
Gemologist & Diamond/ gem expert, heads up Trident
Group’s US Gemstone division. He has been involved in
the marketing of these precious gems for over 20 years.
The USA office of Trident Group specializes in all aspects of the diamond and gem industry from mining
to cutting and manufacturing. Nathan supplies luxury
retail chains and shops throughout the US, establishing
a vast network of high net worth clients. Our investors
are constantly looking for investment opportunities in
both large, finest quality white diamonds as well as
rare intense fancy colored diamonds and investment
grade colored gems. Nathan and Bart, successfully
established a multi million dollar managed Diamond
Hedge Fund, which attracted many of our existing and
new clients.
Michael Aleksander
DirECtOr
Graduate gemologist of more than 25 years with an
extensive working background in mineralogy and geology.
He serves on the boards of a number of innovative
companies worldwide with values ranging from a few
thousand dollars to more than a billion. These include mining,
commodities trading, wholesale import/export, oil & gas and
real estate development. He has 30 years of experience in
developing niche markerts and strategic alliances internationally.
Bart is leading Trident US investment division and is constantly
sourcing alternative funding to keep up with the groups
aggressive development in Latin America.
Jared P. Febbroriello
Esq. LL.M. (General Counsel)
Has represented numerous small cap growth companies
on stock exchanges and quotation systems including the
NYSE, NASDAQ, OTCBB and OTC Markets. Jared
has extensive non-ferrous mining experience as general
counsel of a vertically integrated (publicly traded) zinc and
lead mining company, and a public gold mining
operation. He is a registered FINRA Arbitrator and he
holds several inactive FINRA licenses (7, 24, 63). Jared is a
graduate of Hong Kong University, Suffolk University
Law School, and Gettysburg College. He holds an LL.M.
in Corporate Finance, a Juris Doctor, a B.A. in
Psychology and he speaks and writes Mandarin Chinese. While attending law school Jared clerked for the
Rhode Island Business Court under the Honorable
Michael J. Silverstein. He also studied European Union law at
Lund Universitet in Sweden.
Bart Davenport
DirECtOr
Graduate Gemologist of more than 25 years with an extensive
working background in mineralogy and geology. He serves on
the boards of a number of innovative companies worldwide
with values ranging from a few thousand dollars to more than a
billion. These include mining, commodities trading, wholesale
import/export, oil & gas and real estate development. He
has 30 years of experience in developing niche markets and
strategic alliances internationally. Intimate local knowledge of
the Texas political and legal systems allowed Bart to add US
$70M to a local real estate asset. Bart is leading Tridents US
investment division and is constantly sourcing alternative funding to keep up with the groups aggressive development in
Latin America.
José Farías
CFO
Is a certified Public Accountant and Accountant Auditor of the University of Santiago, Chile, with a Masters in Planning and Tax Management, a Post Degree
and a Diploma in Tax Legislation, as well as numerous
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some of the largest mines (Codelco) in the world. A large
part of her career was working for ENAMI (Governmental Mining Body) as well as professor of geology for
the university of Chile. Has vast knowledge and expertise in the estimation of mineral reserves and resource
deposits. Instrumental in planning, programming and
developing as well as being part of the tender process,
negotiations and sale of Important projects in Chile,
such as Quebrada Blanca, Carmen de Andacollo, Pajonales El Indio and Libra-Sancarron and many more.
Founding member of the Geologist College of Chile
A.G. and the current president. A member of CRISCO
and regional secretary of mining, equivalent position to
the regional mining minister.
taxation courses, both National and International. Jose
also acted as General Manager of Finance for ECSA
Holdings, Chile and its many subsidiaries also acting as
auditor and personal financial advisor for the Minister
of Finance as well as the major shareholder of LAN,
Chile. With over 20 years of experience, including acting as auditor for Deloitte and Touche auditing National and International companies in the Mining, Gas,
and real estate fields.
Nigel Grigg
Metallurgist
a qualified metallurgist (Bachelor in Applied Science
with Major in Metallurgy) with over 20 years’ experience. Nigel also holds a Master’s in Business Management (MBM) with extensive experience in project development, also having held operational positions as Senior
Metallurgist and Mill superintendent in several gold
mining companies. His experience includes operational
and project development positions working in Australia,
Africa, Russia and South America. Nigel has worked on
several major projects in South America including the
Pirquitas pre-concentration project in Argentina for Silver Standard and The Minera Santa Cruz project with
Hochschilds and other major companies in the region.
Brant Peters
Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)
Mine Manager Certificate (Certificate No. 614 WA)
Specialized consulting in Strategic Planning, Business
Solutions, Mining Operations & Project Management in
Australia, Indonesia and South America. Brant held positions with Sandvik as Regional Applications Engineer,
Argentina Country Manager as well as Latin America
Product Line Manager. In addition and more recently
Brant was the Chief Executive Officer at Australis Mining, within Chile and presently holds the position of General Manager for MEC Mining Latin America.
Michael Braaksma
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Juan Nunez Vergara
(Hons)
Has 23 years experience in the Mining Industry; in plant
operations, mineral processing design, technical sales
study and project management. Delivered over 20 evaluation studies for small to medium mineral processing plants
around the world. Experienced in test work management
and interpretations, flow sheet design, detailed engineering
design and commissioning. Specialist in fine and coarse
gravity gold circuit test work and flow sheet design. Modular plant design experience. Commissioning experience in
crushing, gravity, flotation and leaching plants in Mexico,
Russia, Argentina, Chile, Vietnam, Australia and PNG.
Civil Mining Engineer
Lecturer at the University Andres Bello, Santiago. With
40 years of experience in all aspects of mining from planning to execution, hands on management, supervision
of exploration projects, mine processing and production
management. Daily mine processing output 1000 tons
to 2500 tons per day for such mines as S.C.M.T, Barrick, Minera San Geronimo and Agua de la Falda.
Alex Leiva
Head of security
With 30 years experience in the “Special Forces” of Chile,
presidential protection and active theatre duty throughout eastern Europe and Central America. Responsible
for all aspects of security, analyzing the required security needs, new protocols, which enabled Trident Group
of Companies a high level security. To date zero safety
breaches. Mine security, processing of valuable minerals
and transport fall under his direct supervision.
Patricia Narvaez
Geologist
With more than 40 years of experience in all aspects of
Geology. Her expertise includes exploration of metallic
deposits: epithermal gold deposits, copper skarn, IOCG
deposits and hydrothermal alteration zones, as well as
non-metallic deposits. Her experience encompasses
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EXPLORATION & TENDERS
Exploration as well as drilling plans for targeted areas
are well underway both in the North and South of Chile
and Argentina.
To date, the mining activities of Trident Group in Chile
is centered on exploration works and resource development through diamond drilling, mapping, sampling,
metallurgical analysis, engineering, and feasibility studies. We have achieved very positive results through multiple gold resources.
Selected exploration projects in the north of Chile
have been completed and are ongoing in the following
regions; Coquimbo, Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins
and the community of Rio Hurtado.
In the region of Coquimbo, our accumulated mining
resources of proven consistency, have amounted to over
1 Million tons at 5 grs. AU/ton.
In the region of Rio Hurtado, through reversed circulation drill holes we have identified resources with an oregrade of 2.68 grs. AU/ton to 12 grs. AU/ton, with a potential one million tons of poly-metallic gold mineralization.
In other selected areas of strong interest as gold bearing projects, It is expected, with the continuation of our
exploration campaigns, further geology, mapping and
preliminary samplings, to determine additional resources of at least US$ 1 Billion.
TENDERS
This year has seen a continued participation in the bidding and procurement of Mining Tenders, specifically
targeting gold mining operations and gold mining leases in Chile and Argentina. Following the success of the
Andacollo gold mine acquisition we are constantly in
negotiations with local state and government agencies
for access to future opportunities.
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MINING
Plant production scheduled to commence end of the year.
Our drilling exploration campaign recognized 6
gold bearing veins which have lengths up to 300m and
depths to 25m. The width of the veins are 0.5m - 3m
and the average grade is 5 grs AU/ton. Estimated resource potential 600,000 tons, 96,463 ounces of gold.
Trident Group of Companies established a close
working relationship with Gekko and ODM, market
leader, offering processing plant solutions that utilize
technology advances to significantly reduce the cost of
recovering precious minerals, while increasing actual
metal recovery. Offering a guaranteed recovery based
on rigorous test work and design optimization.
From start to finish, Gekko’s innovation and development cycle provides us with clear answers, state-of-theart concepts, optimized installations, lower foot print
and high recoveries.
Trident Group has successfully won the Tender for the
Andacollo gold mine located in the Neuquen province of
Argentina, with a potential resource of over 1.3 million
ounces of gold. The mining area spans over 29,000 hectares and is rich in high-grade ore shoots and bonanzas.
A rare opportunity, to put into production, one of the
lowest cost per ounce gold mines in the world. The Andacollo mine, which was exploited before the town was
founded, borders on the township Andacollo. Because of
this unique history, we have the full support and backing
of the community and local government in the development and expansion of this enormous opportunity.
Banco De Oro (Gold Bank) one of our Chilean gold
mine projects is fully funded and on schedule with heavy
machinery already being delivered to the mine site.
Pilot Processing Plant (200 ton p/day) is presently being manufactured by Gekko in Australia.
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DISCOVERY AND TESTWORK
BUILD AND INSTALLATION
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
COMMISSIONING AND SUPPORT
Proving the yield of the ore deposit, through certified
testwork, is essential for us, as we benefit toward a more
lucrative and efficient mining operation. Expert flowsheet designs, based on laboratory evidence and tailored
to our unique situation, brings together the best of Gekko’s equipment range and specialist know-how.
Gekko Systems manufacture in partnership with ODM
ready for installation on site. From the construction of
equipment to the installation and commissioning of the
final plant, ODM follow a delivery and quality assurance schedule that guarantees a correct, successful and
timely installation.
Optimal operations and highest recoveries are achieved
when we utilize Gekko and ODM integrated support
and advice services. These include on-site commissioning, technical consulting and support, tailored service
and operating packages, as well as training.
The Gekko Solution goes deeper than simply providing
unique proprietary mining technologies. Gekko have a
keen focus on delivering cutting-edge designs with energy-saving benefits. Importantly, the engineering and
‘design and construct’ phases ensure that a new or improved operation delivers optimal processing, as well as
positive environmental outcomes.
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Installed above ground or deep within mines, the Python specializes in utilizing energy-efficient comminution, gravity separation and flotation processes to reduce
the ore to a coarse size, which reduces the downstream
processing energy costs.
The resultant mineral-rich fraction, concentrated
to 10-30% of the original mass, requires much less
energy to be hauled to the surface, which drastically
improves returns.
PILOT PLANT / PYTHON PROCESSING PLANT
We demonstrate environmental responsibility by minimizing the environmental impact of our mining operations.
Low footprint and energy requirements - thanks to
its significantly smaller size than traditional processing plants the Python requires less on-site installation
preparation, which reduces costs as well as minimizes its
impact on the environment.
The Python delivers efficient water use, improved air
quality, less noise pollution and less visual impact compared to other plants. It offers better mine remediation
with improved waste disposal.
The Python uses less than 10 kWh/ton of total process
power. It consumes 75% less power than conventional recovery methods, such as crushing, milling and leaching.
The Python is an award-winning, modular, ore-concentration plant. It’s cleverly designed to increase revenues, lower operating costs and delivers better environmental outcomes.
FAST CONSTRUCT, SHIPPING AND INSTALLATION
Cleverly designed as a fully modular plant, each module
can fit in a standard size container to speed shipping but
also accelerates the installation and commissioning process. Further, its modularity allows the Python to hold
its value after the project has ended, giving us the opportunity to relocate the plant to another project or resell it
to further recover the initial capital investment.
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INVESTMENT / FINANCE
Trident Group have been operating in Chile since
2008 and have developed a specific business model
that reflects current commodity prices as well as future
upside potential.
Trident Group, in particular our USA office, works
with some of the largest bullion refineries in the US,
whilst supplying exclusive independent and chain retail
jewelry stores with rare and finest quality investment
Diamonds, jewelry and colored gems. Over the last few
years our ever increasing high net worth clients have
been investing in intense fancy colored diamonds and
Trident Group’s gold mining projects.
Trident Group also works with investment entities,
portfolio managers, and wealth management firms to obtain physical gold, silver and diamonds, as a part of our
overall wealth and asset strategies. This highly specialized investment spread has enabled us to secure funding
because of our expertise and ability to produce results.
The dedication of Trident Group’s team of experts
and wide ranging contacts enable us to achieve the procurement of primarily Gold projects in varying development stages.
We find and assess viable assets, qualify the potential
and move to production as soon as possible.
Trident Group has already achieved entry into Argentina with plans underway to expand its operations
into Ecuador and Peru.
BUSINESS MODEL SUMMARY
US$10 - US$100M total investment.
Production:
1. Gekko mobile pilot plant 10-15 t/ph. Utilizing the
latest technology designed to be flexible and able to
process different types of ore generating early cash
flow and solid proof of concept. Lower tonnage output allows fast track licensing (Chile).
2. Gekko Python mobile 30-200 t/ph. Optimized and
constructed from the results of the pilot plant. Full
scale production now obtained based on the defined
reserve.
Grade:
• High grade deposits 3 grs. AU/ton + (Avg 5 grs.
AU/ton Eq)
• With the above fundamentals in place, we are able
to achieve a production cost of between US$600US$700 per oz (depending on grade).
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GOLD BULLION
munerate our investors in physical gold, which has considerable appeal to our sophisticated investors.
Trident Group operates in a “niche” market, enabling
our investors to benefit from our specialized diversification:
• Physical Gold Trading
• Analyzing and refining
• Export to international refineries
• Bringing latest technology and know-how to the
Latin American market place.
We are one of the largest arbitrage traders of gold in
Chile and have to date exported in excess of US$50
Million of physical gold to the US & Switzerland. We
are proud to work with MKS Switzerland (PAMP) as
PAMP’s independent, sworn assayers of precious metals work in accordance with the Swiss Precious Metals
Control Law (LCMP) and strictly follow the legislation
and directives issued by the Central Office for Precious
Metals Control in Bern (BCMP).
The Trident Group’s reputation has been established
over four decades, specializing in the commercialization
and export of Gold Bullion.
With the ongoing economic upheaval and response to
a widespread perception of increasing systemic risk in
the financial world, Trident Group continues to focus
solely on physical Gold from mining operations and secondary markets.
Our team of professionals are constantly sourcing the
supply of physical gold, whilst ensuring that the mines
we are involved with are of the highest integrity being
compliant with all aspects of the mining code and adhering to strict compliance protocols and procedures.
Each new supplier of bullion must undergo a detailed
and rigorous due diligence investigation by our legal
and administration teams.
Trident Group is actively involved in Gold mining
and production. We are also in a unique position to re-
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ENVIRONMENT
At all stages of our project management, from exploration to exploitation and by managing, assessing and
identifying impacts on our environment, we are able to
better protect resources for generations to come and instill a sense of pride in our employees whilst protecting
and ensuring our right to mine.
We aim to avoid and minimize or mitigate environmental impacts wherever possible through our direct environmental management and conservation, whilst complying
with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
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SOCIETY
Building alliances with the community right from the
beginning of the life cycle of each of our mining projects. We understand that we must support the growth of
the society by contributing value in all locations, regions
and countries where Trident is operating.
We strive to build long lasting relationships and to ensure that community members are treated with respect
everywhere we operate; that social risks are appropriately identified and plans are established to manage
them. Each new project creates development plans that
focuses on the quality of life for all communities involved
or affected by our operations. Our corporate commitment is investing 1% of our pre tax earnings on the improvement of the quality of life for the community.
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RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Although some of our mining operations are located in
uninhabited areas, other mines are on or near lands of
communities and or Indigenous Peoples. Trident Group
acknowledges the traditional values of the indigenous
peoples, we respect their cultural heritage and their special connection to their environment and lands and we
provide for their integration and development.
Trident Group contributes to social and economic
development in the communities by creating jobs,
purchasing locally, whilst investing in the priorities of
communities. Trident Group invests in the communities
and our employees by providing technical training and
job skills. By returning the support of our employees,
we offer at our different mining operations and as per
our protocol, to mainly employ mine workers from the
surrounding communities and province.
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CHARITY
We provide micro-loans to women and assist hundreds
of women at any one time whilst providing them with
continual backing throughout their entrepreneurial efforts. We believe access to funding and a means to help
themselves is the key to unlocking their full potential.
Women’s productivity, participation and influence on
future generations is well known as one of the greatest
generators of economic dynamism.
Trident Group’s Charities act on the principle that;
“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day, teach a
man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”
Trident Group has designed its projects to focus on the
individuals forgotten by global finance, specifically atrisk women and girls who are least likely to receive the
support needed to take control of their future.
We also believe, first and foremost, that every child
matters and that their lives have value. In fact, they can
be the key to a communities future success. Our goals
include making sure these children have a safe place to
live, have food, clean drinking water and that each child
has the opportunity to an education.
Trident Group’s Charity is unique in its emphasis on
building local groups of female entrepreneurs and scholars to unlock their communities’ potential and foster a
more hopeful tomorrow.
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CONTACT US
CHILE
USA
TRIDENT
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TRIDENT
Group of Companies
Luis Pasteur 5842
Vitacura, Santiago
Chile
14111 Inwood Road
Dallas TX 75244
USA
Phone: +56 2 2241 8714
Phone: + 1 214 653 1945
[email protected]
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