About TAC Minerals

TAC Minerals specializes in exploring and developing DSO iron ore properties in Brazil (world’s second largest producer), with its wholly owned Florália DSO Iron Ore Property at the forefront.

Exploration Target: 50 to 70Mt at 55-61% Fe1

what we do

Driving Innovation in Hematite Iron Ore Mining

Our flagship project, the Florália Hematite Iron Ore Property, is set to become a key supplier to global steel markets, leveraging its strategic location and premium ore quality.

Our Vision

A Clean Energy & Lower Risk Pathway

TAC Minerals provides high-quality, sustainable iron ore that meets the evolving needs of the global steel industry while maintaining a commitment to efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility.

Established Mining Region

Florália DSO is located 10 km south of Vale’s Brutucu the largest iron ore mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil’s largest iron ore and steel producing State.

Low-Cost Potential

DSO requires only simple crushing, screening, and dry concentration, minimising capital expenditure and future dilute.

Premium DSO Iron Ore

Premium quality iron ore (DSO) with established local and international market demand.

Our Team & Advisors

Our success is driven by a dedicated team of industry professionals and seasoned advisors with decades of experience in mining, exploration, and corporate development. Their expertise spans resource identification, project management, and strategic partnerships, ensuring Tac Minerals is well-positioned to advance its Florália Hematite Iron Ore Property and deliver value to stakeholders.

Brett Matich

CEO & Director - M.Eng. ACSE ACID

Mr. Matich was the CEO of Aztec Resources (ASX: AZR), and developed the Koolan Island Hematite DSO Project from a flooded open cut to operations (24.9mt at 65% Fe). AZR traded from $0.02 in 2002 to $0.30 in 2006, and was taken over by Mt Gibson Iron (ASX: MGX) for $350m. As CEO of (TSXV: CEV), Mr. Matich developed Block 103 (undrilled prospect) to 7.8 BT at 29% Fe and PEA. Currently CEO Operations of Sierra Azul Project in Colombia for Freeport.

Chris Hansen

Non-Executive Director – BSc, MSc (Min.Econ), MAusIMM

Mr. Hansen is a multidisciplinary metals and mining professional, combining core technical fundamentals with a strong finance and project development mind-set. Having initially focused on building a technical foundation with industry majors such as iron ore miner Fortescue (ASX: FMG) and Barrick Gold, Mr Hansen later joined a preminent mining private equity fund. Since returning to Australia, Mr. Hansen has leveraged his experience in both public and private markets.

Karl Schlobohm

Corporate Secretary - B.Com, B.Econ, M.Tax, CA, FGIA.

Mr. Schlobohm resides in Australia and has extensive listed company experience spanning ASX, LSE, AIM and TSX exchanges, where he has acted as Director, Secretary and/or CFO. His work spans a number of publicly-listed companies in the resources industry over the past 20 years.

Henrique De Sales

Director & Head of Operations (Brazil) - UFMG.UFRGS

Mr. De Sales previously worked as an iron ore geologist with VALE, and is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Resides in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State. An iron ore expert, Mr. De Sales was responsible for developing a number of hematite DSO mines in Brazil (1 to 3mtpa), including Ferro Puro, GSM and Corrego do Onca (all within 50-km of Florália).

Jon Hill

Advisory Board and QP - B.A.Sc. AUSIMM

Bringing 30 years of experience in exploration, mining operations, and project development, Mr. Hill holds a BSc (Hons) in Economic Geology (1988) and Applied Geology (1985). Currently, he serves as a QP and Advisor for Jaguar Mining (TSX: JAG) and Lavras Gold (TSXV: LGC), both operating in Brazil. During his tenure at AngloGold Ashanti (2008–2015), he played a key role in the discovery of several world-class projects.

Dr. Chris Grainger

Advisory Board - B.A.Sc. PhD.

Combining over 25 years experience in South America with Newmont and Ivanhoe Electric, Mr. Granger has managed Brazilian projects for VALE, INCO, Troy Resources, Colossus Minerals and others. Mr. Grainger is the joint Founder and VP of Continental Gold (TSX: CNL), which had a $1.4B buyout by Zijin in 2019. He resides in Brazil, and is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Explore the Florália Opportunity with TAC Minerals

Florália is positioned to deliver high-quality iron ore efficiently and responsibly, meeting the growing global demand for low-impact, high-grade resources.