Peter Spitalny is a well-respected exploration geologist with over 30 years of experience in mineral exploration focusing on lithium, manganese, copper, nickel and gold. He has worked in various mining jurisdictions including Australia, Canada, South America, Africa and Europe.
Mr Spitalny completed investigations for AVZ Minerals on its Manono Lithium Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo and was the first geologist to recognise that there were three types of pegmatites present at Manono. His recommendations of exploration priorities and strategies have been implemented and he continues to provide his services as Competent Person during the resource-definition drilling being completed on the Roche Dure pegmatite.