MANAGEMENT

Board of Directors & Officers

William Elston, President and CEO
Mr. Elston is a 3rd generation Western Canadian with over 37 years of experience in the banking, brokerage and private equity on 6 continents. Mr. Elston has experience in multiple sectors and diverse financial structuring and is an experienced executive in both private and public enterprises. Mr. Elston creatively focused on sophisticated transactions, fin-tech, Green-tech, bio-med, medical, import-export, tax, commodity derivatives, royalties in early stage high growth opportunities with all profile types; Private, Publicly traded multi-listed, non-profit & others.


Matt Anderson, CPA, CA, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Anderson is a Managing Director with Malaspina Consultants Inc., a private company that provides accounting and administrative infrastructure to junior public companies primarily in the natural resource sector. He has extensive experience in financial and accounting related functions and has served as CFO of various junior public companies since 2010. Mr. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and obtained his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2008 while articling at a large accounting firm.


Chris Thomas, Director
Chris Thomas is a seasoned entrepreneur with nearly a decade of various business endeavours. He has successfully navigated transactions exceeding nine figures in value, garnering numerous sales accolades and establishing lasting partnerships. His financial expertise in securing debt financing for businesses remains a key asset, while his ability to leverage his influential network adds a distinct advantage to the company. Additionally, he currently serves as CEO and Director of another publicly traded company in the mining sector. With his extensive experience in sales, real estate acquisitions, and expertise in raising capital, his multifaceted background brings valuable insights to both the mining company he directs and the board he sits on. Mr. Thomas’ ability to leverage his diverse skill set and strategic vision has consistently delivered outstanding results and forged enduring partnerships throughout his career.


Alson Niu, Director
Alson Niu is a multi-disciplined business professional with 4 years of experience acting as a director of multiple publicly traded companies, with one focused primarily in the mining sector. Specializing in private equity and capital markets, Mr. Niu is a managing partner at Conquest Capital, a venture firm invested in many industries such as agriculture, technology, and gaming. He also serves as a partner for Evolve Branding, a premium marketing consulting company specializing in branding & online marketing.


Mark Lofthouse, Director
Mr. Lofthouse has over 20 years experience as a real estate agent and private businessman. He worked with the RE/MAX 2000 Realty Inc. (January 1999 to October 2007) in the BC lower mainland and has worked for Royal LePage Northstar since October 2007 and more recently has become a principal of LA Marketing which is a private real estate investment and marketing group. Mr. Lofthouse has been a member in good standing with the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board since 1987.


Geological & Field Consultants

Mr. Garry Clark, B.Sc., P.Geo., Qualified Person
Mr. Clark has been providing consulting services to many exploration and mining Companies for over 35 years. Mr. Clark is the Executive Director of the Ontario Prospectors Assn (“OPA”). Mr. Clark has served on several provincial government committees and boards including Minister of Mines Act Advisory Committee, Ontario, and the Ontario Geological Survey Advisory Board.


Mr. Stew Carmichael, P.Geo., Chief Geologist
Mr. Carmichael, P.Geo., is the Chief Geologist of the Company. Mr. Carmichael has over 35 years experience in the exploration and mining industry and was named the 2006 Ontario Prospector of the Year with Mr. Michael Sutton, P.Geo., for the discovery and delineation of the South Mine Complex at the Macassa Mine, owned by Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.


Mr. Fred Kiernicki
Mr. Kiernicki has over 30 years of domestic and international experience as an exploration contractor, manager and field consultant for both private and public companies involved in the mineral exploration business for gold and base metals.