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.

Jonathan Goodman 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.

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.