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Dr. Anthony N. Mariano
Dr. Anthony N. (Tony) Mariano is a geological consultant for rare earths and other rare metals. He has been the "go-to" expert on the geology and mineralogy of rare earths, niobium-tantalum, and other rare metals for several decades. Tony is an expert mineralogist and petrographer, and he integrates a strong knowledge of geology and extractive metallurgy ("geometallurgy") to predict success or failure of proposed rare-earth and niobium-tantalum ventures. His professional opinions on the potential economic viability of these deposits based on mineralogical examination are eagerly sought by the industry worldwide, and he is a renowned world expert in the exploration for new rare-metals resources.