Management

Mr Smyth has over 25 years of experience in the fund management, capital markets and corporate finance of the venture capital and resource sectors. Mr Smyth holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia and a Postgraduate from Pembroke College, Oxford. Mr Smyth is currently non-executive director of Nubian Resources Ltd (NBR: TSXV), Allup Silica (ASX:APS), Macro Metals Ltd (M4M:ASX)) and chairman of Orange Minerals (OMX:ASX).

Mr. Marr-Johnson has over 25 years of experience in the resources sector in technical, corporate, and capital markets roles. Mr. Marr-Johnson holds an honors degree in geology from Manchester University and a Master’s Degree in Mineral Deposit Evaluation from the Royal School of Mines, Imperial College. He speaks several languages, including Spanish. Mr Marr-Johnson is currently non-executive director of Salazar Resources Ltd (SRL: TSXV)

Mr. Hurd has over 25 years of experience in the mining exploration sector holding positions as President, CEO, Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Development with various companies including issuers listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. His primary activities have been with publicly traded venture companies in mining, oil & gas, and industrial sectors providing management, fundraising and various consulting/marketing services. He has held leading roles taking companies public, marketing, mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and negotiating joint ventures with major multinational companies. Mr. Hurd’s network of contacts encompasses North and South America, Europe and the UK.

Gilberto Schubert is a professional geologist with over 30 years of experience in industry including early- to late-stage exploration, economic and financial evaluation of projects, planning, development, and mining operations in Brazil, Peru and Chile. From 1992 to 2013 he worked for Vale, culminating in eight years as Country Manager, Chile. Gilberto holds a BSc and an MSc in Geology from the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; an MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral, Belo Horizonte; a Diploma in Mineral Economics from Universidad de Chile, Santiago; and an MSc in Mining Economics from Curtin University of Technology, Perth.

Ken McNaughton is a professional geological engineer with over 30 years of experience. Ken was previously Chief Exploration Officer at Pretium Resources Inc., and Vice President, Exploration at Silver Standard Resources Inc. for 20 years. He was instrumental in the discovery of Brucejack. Ken holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree and a Master of Applied Science degree in geological engineering from the University of Windsor. Ken is currently the Chief Exploration Officer of P2 Gold (PGLD TSXV)

Mr. Herrick Lau has over 25 years’ experience as an investment banking professional for initial public offerings, reverse takeovers, mergers & acquisitions, divestitures and various financial advisory services. He is currently Managing Director of Baron Global Financial Canada Ltd., providing ongoing financial consulting and governance support services to public companies. Mr. Lau has experience as Chief Financial Officer and director for various publicly listed companies. Mr. Lau obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business and Economics from Simon Fraser University. He is also a charter holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Mr. Lau is currently a member of the local advisory committee of the TSX Venture Exchange.

John Seaman is currently a Director of I-80 Gold Corp. John was the Chief Financial Officer of Premier Gold Mines from August 2006 to June 2012 and Chief Financial Officer of Wolfden Resources Inc. from October 2002 to May 2007. He also sat on the board for Premier as Lead Director. John has been a director and/or officer of various other public companies.

Mary has over 25 years of experience in international mineral exploration and human resources management. She has lived and worked in Africa, Europe, and North and South America with Teck Resources and BHP Billiton. Mary is a graduate in geology from Stanford University and holds a Master’s Degree in geology from the University of California, Berkeley. She has served on the boards of several non-profit organizations in the Vancouver area. Mary is also non-executive director for Salazar Resources (TSXV).