Tanya Matveeva

Geologist
Kamni Consulting

Tanya's first job was nickel exploration in mosquito-infested forests in Russian North and then in the snow-covered steppes of Northern Kazakhstan she explored for gold. The first 5 years of her career were spent with BHP Exploration, based out of Moscow, working in Russia, Kazakhstan and Australia. She then spent 11 years in Canada, working on diamond and gold exploration in Nunavut, base metals in British Columbia, and uranium, coal and shale gas in Alberta.

Seeking new adventures Tanya moved to the Netherlands, and started working in Africa, evaluating opportunities for rutile in Cameron, tin in Rwanda, bauxite in Guinea and iron ore in Tasmania. Most recently worked for Behre Dolbear Minerals Industry Advisors based in Kent, UK.