Hugh Callaghan spent several years with Rio Tinto plc and Xstrata in corporate management roles that included assignments at Escondida, Kennecott Copper, and Mt Isa operations. He subsequently founded or managed a number of junior companies with assets in Latin America, and has built mines in Chile and Mexico. Hugh is currently Chief Operating Officer of ASX listed EV Resources Limited which is invested in copper projects in Peru. He has a lengthy track record of corporate management that includes expertise in business development, marketing and logistics, and project development.