Management
Paul Fowler, CFA
Jeff Huffman, MBA, PMP
David King, M.Sc., P.Geo.
Dr. Mynyr Hoxha, Ph.D, P.Geo
Scott Gilbert, CA, CPA, CBV
Directors
Vern Baker, P.Eng., MBA
Chairman
Vern has 30+ years of experience in the mining sector. He is currently the CEO of Jaguar Mining (TSX), previously served as General Manager of Goldcorp’s Cerro Negro Mine, VP Operations at FNX Mining, and President of Duluth Metals.
Jonathan Goodman
Independent Director
Jonathan has over 30 years mining investment and operating experience and has built extensive relationships in the global mining resource and finance sectors over a distinguished career. He has worked as a geologist, senior analyst, portfolio manager and senior executive, operated a mining company, and led a mining focused investment banking group. Mr Goodman held the role of Executive Chairman of Dundee Precious Metals (TSX:DPM) from April 2013 to September 2017, at which time he was appointed Chairman, and was its CEO from 1995 to 2013. Mr. Goodman is currently President and CEO of Dundee Corporation. Mr. Goodman graduated from the Colorado School of Mines as a Professional Engineer, holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Toronto and is a CFA Charter holder.
John Seaman, ICD.D
Independent Director
John is an executive with +22 years experience in the mining industry, from exploration through development and production. He is currently a Director of i-80 Gold Corp, and was previously the Lead Director of Premier Gold Mines (PG:TSX). John served as the CFO of Premier Gold Mines from 2006-2012 and CFO of Wolfden Resources from 2002 to 2007. John currently is President and CEO of a large private security company and is an ICD.D member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Carl DeLuca
Independent Director
Carl was the Chief Legal Counsel for Detour Gold until the takeover by KL Gold. He has 13+ years of experience with Vale (Inco) in various roles including Head of Legal, Corporate and Assistant Secretary. He has extensive transaction experience, including M&A, JVs, and structured project financing.
Shastri Ramnath, M.Sc., MBA, P.Geo, ICD.D
Independent Director
Shastri is the CEO of Exiro Minerals, a private mineral exploration company and the Chair of Orix Geoscience, a geological consulting firm that she co-founded and co-owns. Ms. Ramnath is a professional geoscientist and entrepreneur with 25 years of global experience and has worked in various technical and leadership roles. Ms. Ramnath spent much of her career in nickel exploration including Falconbridge, where she started, and subsequently at FNX Mining, where she was a key member of the exploration and resource team. Ms. Ramnath was also the CEO of Bridgeport, a publicly-listed company and is currently a director at Jaguar Mining (TSX:JAG).
Strategic Advisors
Gord Morrison
Advisor
Gord served as President and Chief Technology Officer of TMAC Resources Inc., Chief Technology Officer of KGHM International Ltd., and SVP of Exploration for FNX Mining. Prior to FNX Mining, Gord worked 32 years for INCO Ltd. He is an acknowledged expert in the exploration of the Sudbury Basin and played an integral part in numerous major discoveries in the region.
Dr. Catharine Farrow
Advisor
Dr. Catharine Farrow is a director of Franco Nevada and Centamin and President of FarExGeoMine Ltd. (a private consultancy). Dr. Farrow previously served as founding Chief Executive Officer and a Director of TMAC Resources Inc. and Chief Operating Officer of KGHM International Ltd. (formerly FNX Mining Company Inc.). She holds a Doctorate in Earth Sciences from Carleton University, a Master’s degree in Geology from Acadia University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Mount Allison University.
Greg Huffman
Advisor
Mr. Huffman is currently Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Nuclear Fuels Inc, and his extensive career has spanned positions in fund management, equity research and mining equity sales, most recently as Global Head of Mining Sales at Canaccord Genuity.