
Michael Bennett
President & CEO
Altamira Gold
Michael Bennett brings a wealth of experience as well as a deep understanding of South American culture and logistics. With over 30 years of mining experience (23yrs in South America) he was responsible for overseeing mining and exploration projects with over 100 employees in Brazil and Mexico for ECI. Mr. Bennett has also held senior local government appointments in South America including Mayor of Porongo, Bolivia; President of the Municipal Association, Bolivia; and President of the Chamber of Mines in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Responsible for three gold discoveries including Altamira’ Cajueiro (0.5Moz), Anfield Gold’s Coringa (1.1Moz) – both in Central Brazil, and Pucquio North (0.5Moz) in Bolivia.