In this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with Fabie Reza, Technical Director at Peak Everest, about the company’s early manganese discoveries in Lautém, Timor-Leste’s under explored geology and investment-friendly policies, and their partnership-driven approach to community engagement, capacity building, and transparent governance, laying the groundwork for a modern mining sector that supports national diversification beyond oil and gas.

As Timor-Leste moves toward a 50 percent renewable energy mix by 2030, Marito Ferreira, President of the Board of Directors at EDTL, EP and Technical Adviser to the Secretary of State for Electricity, Water and Sanitation, outlines the company’s roadmap for modernization, investment, and digital transformation. He discusses how EDTL is expanding reliable power access, integrating renewables into the grid, and building local capacity to shape a sustainable energy future for the nation.

Following its early entry into Timor-Leste’s emerging mining sector, Estrella Resources Limited is positioning itself as a catalyst for sustainable resource development. Managing Director Christopher Daws shares insights into the company’s ongoing exploration projects, its partnership with Murak Rai Timor, and how Estrella aims to help shape a modern, diversified mining industry that supports national growth and regional integration.