Variscan Mines Limited (ASX: VAR) is an Australian natural resources company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality strategic mineral projects. Its portfolio includes base-metal interests in Spain, Chile, and Australia, with a primary emphasis on advancing zinc projects in Spain.
Key Projects:
- Novales-Udias Project (Spain): Located in the Basque-Cantabrian Basin near Santander, this project encompasses the historical Novales underground mine and the adjacent Udias mine, both known for high-grade zinc mineralization.
- Guajaraz Project (Spain): Situated in the Central Zone of the Iberian Massif, this project targets lead and zinc mineralization.
- Rosario Project (Chile): Located approximately 120 kilometers east of the port city of Chañaral in the Atacama Region, this project focuses on copper and gold exploration.
Corporate Developments:
In July 2019, Variscan Mines underwent a transformational transaction by acquiring two advanced zinc projects in Spain, aiming to fast-track exploration and development towards early production.
For more detailed information on Variscan Mines Limited’s projects and corporate activities, please visit their official website. www.variscan.com.au
Stewart Dickson – Managing Director & CEO
Stewart Dickson has been the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Variscan Mines Limited since 2017. He brings extensive corporate and commercial experience from the natural resources and financial services sectors.
Prior to his role at Variscan Mines, Dickson served as Managing Director and Head of Metals & Mining at Cantor Fitzgerald Europe in London. In this capacity, he was responsible for client coverage of public and private mining companies across various commodities, including precious metals, base metals, bulks, fertilizers, and specialty metals. His experience encompasses financial advisory, equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
Before entering the financial sector, Dickson served as a commissioned officer in the British Army. He is a graduate of University College London and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and holds an MBA from Henley Business School.
Under Dickson’s leadership, Variscan Mines has pursued strategic changes, including the acquisition and development of high-quality mineral projects in Spain and Chile.
In addition to his role at Variscan Mines, Dickson has served as a Non-Executive Director of London-listed Trans-Siberian Gold plc, a low-cost gold producer in Russia.
Latest News
Variscan Mines (ASX:VAR) elevates Novales-Udías to zinc powerhouse status
Variscan Mines triples the high-grade Mineral Resource Estimate at Novales-Udías to 3.4Mt @ 7.6% Zn, solidifying its position as a top-tier European zinc project.
