Matara B.A.

Professional Profile

Dr. Frank Wrobel, EurGeol (1136), is a Germany-based exploration geologist and registered Competent Person with more than 25 years of international experience in mineral exploration, resource evaluation, and 3D geological modelling. He is the Principal Geologist of Matara B.A. and Geoconsult SW; both independent consultancies delivering Competent Person services and bespoke geoscientific solutions to the global mining and raw materials industry.

His expertise covers magmatic-hydrothermal and sedimentary deposits, including base and precious metals, industrial minerals, and aggregates, with project experience worldwide. Frank has worked across the full project lifecycle — from greenfield exploration and field campaigns to resource estimation, audits, and expert witness assignments — applying internationally recognised reporting standards (JORC, PERC, NI 43-101, UN/CRIRSCO).

He is a registered European Geologist and a long-standing user of leading 3D modelling platforms, complemented by GIS-based site management solutions. Selected engagements include projects in the DRC, Myanmar, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Chile, and across the European Union, working with operators, juniors, and institutional clients. He combines hands-on geological field experience with rigorous geostatistical modelling to support exploration decisions, resource definition & managing exploration field campaigns.

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Ilya Ayzikov, MAusIMM, MSc (MEE), MBA, is a Perth-based metals and mining analyst and seasoned mineral finance professional with 15+ years of experience spanning market intelligence, project scouting, evaluation, and investment analysis in the global resources sector. He is the Principal Mineral Economist of Matara B.A. and leading partner at IA Metals Research; both niche advisories focused on bespoke services for the global mining sector.

He supports investment decision-making and opportunity identification across exploration, development, and producing assets, with a strong focus on gold-copper and nickel systems in frontier jurisdictions. His expertise covers gold, base and battery metals, and critical minerals, with a strong geographic focus on EMEA, the Indo-Pacific, and other frontier markets.

Ilya has worked with major producers and junior explorers, including Norilsk Nickel, UC RUSAL, Highland Gold Mining Co and Bai Tau Minerals. He combines financial modelling with geological and market insight to support investment decisions and project development strategies.

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