Thomas Unterweissacher

Thomas Unterweissacher is one of Austria’s premier exploration geologists, with nearly two decades of hands-on experience across the Austrian Alps. As a certified European Geologist (EurGeol), he has led and overseen technical programs spanning early-stage exploration through advanced project development. Thomas holds a Ph.D. in Economic Geology and Geochemistry from the Montanuniversität Leoben — Austria’s foremost mining university. His deep modern exploration expertise, paired with an extensive knowledge of Austria’s historical mining legacy, enables him to translate Ekometall’s archival insights into boots-on-the-ground exploration results.

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