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.
Q1. How does Estrella view the potential of Timor-Leste’s mineral resources in contributing to both national growth and regional supply chains?
A: Estrella Resources Limited (ASX: ESR) is an Australian, publicly-listed company which is among the first in the world to commence modern exploration in Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste’s virtually unexplored geology presents a genuine opportunity to build a modern, well-regulated minerals sector that contributes to employment, innovation and global supply chains.
Estrella is keen to play a pivotal role in this development and has rapidly commenced exploration at the highly-prospective Ira Miri manganese project and large-scale Werumata limestone DSO opportunity.
Q2. What kind of partnerships or collaborations is Estrella seeking in Timor-Leste to strengthen its presence and enhance project success?
A: We’re firm believers in developing success through collaboration. One of Estrella’s first actions when entering Timor-Leste was to establish a partnership with state mining company Murak Rai Timor.
This structure provides real ownership to the people of Timor-Leste and embeds local participation, skills transfer and good governance. We will continue to deepen this engagement, while also expanding new partnerships across the region.
Q3. Looking ahead, what is Estrella’s long-term vision for its role in Timor-Leste’s mining sector, and how do you see your company contributing to the country’s broader economic diversification?
A: Our long-term vision is to establish a modern, minerals operation in Timor-Leste which supports jobs, skills development and contributes to economic diversification. With ongoing exploration drilling, Estrella has made a strong start.
We believe this goal can be achieved through partnership, leveraging the nation’s proximity to major markets to strengthen regional supply chains. We believe Timor-Leste’s minerals exploration industry has a very bright future!
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