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Dr. Chavez has considerable experience in all mining related areas; he holds a M.Sc. degree in Mineral Economics (1978) from Penn State University in the United States., and a Ph.D degree in Energy and Mineral Economics (1982) from the University of Arizona in the United States. He has a Business Administration Degree (1989) from the Pan-American Business Institute in Monterrey, Mexico. Dr. Chavez has attended and lectured several short courses and seminars, in topics related to the mining industry.
With Dr. Chavez's significant experience, proven management capabilities, and leadership demonstrated through public and private sector positions held over the last 25 years, he is one of the most recognized individuals in the Mexican mining community.
In 1993, Dr. Chavez was invited by President Salinas to serve as General Director of the Mexican Geological Survey, a position confirmed by President Zedillo in 1994. He maintained this position until 2001. From 1994 to 1996, Dr. Chavez was President of the Association of Mining, Metallurgical and Geological Engineers of Mexico, and from 1996 to 1998, he was President of the Mining and Geological Surveys Association for Iberoamerica. In 1997, Dr. Chavez was recognized by President Zedillo with the Earth Sciences National Award for his contributions to the Mexican mining sector.
Dr. Chavez is the author of the National Mapping Program and the creator of the largest geology and mining data bank currently in use by mining companies doing business in Mexico. In 2001, he was invited by the Governor of Coahuila State to become Energy and Mines Director with the objective of developing rational and sustainable development policies and strategies to maximize energy and mineral resources value. From 2002 to 2006, he was Secretary General for the Mexican Mining Directors and was also President of the Mexican Institute for Environmental Management. | 