Vato Consulting

Since 2008, Vato Consulting has predominantly focussed on the provision of mineral exploration services to Clients in Madagascar. To date, Vato has been involved with more than 50 individual projects in various parts of the country and a diversity of mineral commodities that include chromite, coal, copper, gold, graphite, iron, limestone, nickel, p... latinum, rare earth elements and uranium. As a result of the time focussed on Madagascar, Vato Consulting is in a position to offer its Clients the following benefits: A comprehensive understanding of the geological setting and mineral prospectivity of Madagascar An exploration office in Madagascar's capital city Antananarivo A team that includes experienced and professionally accredited Ex-pat and Malagasy Geologists Widespread experience with the logistical aspects of operating in Madagascar Extensive local contacts Good relationships with Malagasy Government geological (and related) departments Understanding of the exploration and mining legislation, including permit applications A very comprehensive geological database In-country field equipment (including vehicles, geophysical and XRF equipment, and sampling-related consumables) Air-core and diamond (core) drilling capabilities (in conjunction with third-party Associates) If you are serious about exploring in Madagascar, Vato Consulting is already here to assist you Please refer to the SERVICES page for more details The map below shows the location of many of the projects Vato has been involved with. To view the details of these, either click on the point of interest or scroll down: Madagascar: the Country Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the World (after Greenland, New Guinea and Borneo) and is located 400 to 800 km southeast of the African continent, due east of Mozambique. The island encompasses an area of approx. 587,000 sq. km, extending 1,570 km from north to south and up to 575 km laterally. The interior largely consists of highlands inter-dispersed with plateaus, with the margins characterised ...Read More