Minatura pursues the exploration, development, mining and refining of gold as well as the exploration and commercialization of other precious metals available in the Republic of Colombia as the country begins to shed its reputation for lawlessness and violence. Currently, Minatura is in the process of acquiring over 22 mining concessions covering about 99,000 acres of known gold and platinum deposits. These concessions include the Coco Hondo alluvial gold mine and the San Pablo underground gold mine in the department of Antioquia. The acquisition is expected to close in December 2009. Minatura expects to launch a number of other substantial projects in the near future for gold, silver, platinum and copper.
Minatura has a unique vision and business plan that enables and empowers local Colombian communities to grow and prosper through the development of their natural resources while providing superior returns on investment to its partners. Minatura works with local and federal government to maximize community employment, higher local tax receipts, job training and economic development.