Carl Hansen is an exploration and development geologist with over 30 years of industry experience. Prior to establishing ATEX, Mr. Hansen was the cofounder (with Albrecht Schneider) and CEO of two Chilean-focused exploration companies: Andina Minerals, sold to Hochschilds in 2012 and then Atacama Pacific Gold which was sold to RIO2 in 2018

From 1993 through 2003, Mr. Hansen held senior operational and corporate positions with TVX Gold including: Chief Geologist, New Britannia Mine; Exploration Manager, Americas; Exploration Manager, Czech Republic; and Manager, Investor Relations.

Mr. Hansen sits as an independent director on the Board’s of Torrent Capital and Antler Gold.