Andres Rodriguez

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 I have been in mining for nearly two decades, specializing in strategic investments, operational turnarounds, and value creation in the sector. Through ResDev Solutions, I help investors navigate complex mining deals, optimize operations, and unlock the full potential of their assets. My career has spanned technical roles in engineering and mine planning, as well as private equity, mine finance, and hands-on leadership. 

 As the Managing Director of ResDev Solutions, I work closely with investors to evaluate mining assets, conduct due diligence, and develop strategies that unlock value. I have led the financial and operational analysis behind mining acquisitions, including base metals, energy minerals, and precious metals.

Previously, as Vice President of Investments at Massey, L.C., I managed private equity investments in mining and mineral shipping, overseeing multi-million-dollar deals that delivered significant returns. I played a key role in the turnaround of Fortia Minerals, generating significant post-tax profit and working as Executive Chairman.

While at Resource Capital Funds, a leading private equity firm in the mining sector, I supported the management portfolio investments, structured over project finance deals, and exit strategies. I also worked on turnaround initiatives to drive underperforming assets toward profitability.

My background includes experience at Cerrejón, one of the world’s largest open-pit coal mines, contributing to mine planning and operational efficiency, and Sumicol-Corona, where I applied Six Sigma methodologies to optimize production.

 I hold an M.Sc. in Mining and Earth Systems Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and a B.Sc. in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, where I graduated at the top of my class.

To complement my technical and financial expertise, I have completed executive programs in Venture Finance (UC Berkeley), Board Governance (University of Toronto), Business Process Design (MIT), Leadership & Communication (Dale Carnegie), and Accounting System Structure & Information Management (New York Institute of Finance). 

 My primary language today is English. As a native Colombian, I am also fluent in Spanish. Additionally, my work in Brazil during my time in private equity allowed me to develop proficiency in Portuguese.