Management

Mr. Mealer is a seasoned mining professional with over 20 years of experience in project development and construction. He most recently led the advancement of the El Domo Project for Adventus Mining in Ecuador resulting in granting of all required permits for construction and operation of the mine – only the third in Ecuador and first since 2016. Prior to that he worked for Kinross Gold Corporation for 10 years on various projects including successfully leading the La Coipa Restart in Chile and Round Mountain Phase W in Nevada, and also held key roles on other projects in Chile, Brazil and Ecuador including FDN and Mirador. He is fluent in Spanish and English and has extensive experience building and leading multidisciplinary, multicultural teams in both engineering and construction with consistent performance in safety, cost reduction and schedule adherence.

Frances Kwong is a financial professional with over 40 years of international experience from finance and strategy planning to management of financial systems implementation in mining and other industries. She has over 18 years of experience in the global mining sector, ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory requirements and has been involved in numerous financing as well as transactions both at asset and corporate level, serving as Chief Financial Officer of Adventus Mining for 7 years up to its $235M sale to Silvercorp Metals in the summer of 2024, Vaaldiam Mining Inc., and as senior consultant for a major mining-focused equity and royalty fund. Prior to the mining sector, Frances worked in the telecommunications and information technology industries. Frances is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a CPA, and holds a B. Soc. Sc. (Hons) degree from the University of Hong Kong.

Mr. Eddy is a strategic financial executive with over two decades of experience leading capital markets transactions, risk management, and corporate development in the mining sector. As Senior Vice President of Business Development at IAMGOLD, he spearheaded $900M in acquisitions and $2.4B in divestitures, including landmark deals such as the $500M sale of Niobec and a $195M strategic investment by Sumitomo. Known for his sharp financial acumen, collaborative leadership, and ability to unlock value in complex, high-stakes environments, Stephen has guided transformative projects such as the turnaround of the Cote Gold project. A Chartered Professional Accountant, Master of Management and Professional Accounting (MMPA) graduate from Rotman School of Management and holds a honours BA in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, he brings a rigorous analytical approach, a passion for growth, and a commitment to operational excellence. Stephen excels in aligning strategy with execution to drive shareholder value and position organizations for long-term success

Ms. Grant is a strategic human resources executive with 20 years experience in the mining industry. Before joining, Katy spent almost 10 years at Triple Flag Precious Metals as Vice President, Human Resources & Sustainability, where she built the company’s people and sustainability functions from startup through IPO and expansive growth. Prior to Triple Flag, Katy consulted to various small and large-cap mining companies and spent 10 years at Barrick Mining Corporation where she was Vice President, Global Total Rewards. Katy holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Toronto Metropolitan University, is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), a Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) and holds a Certificate in Corporate Sustainability from New York University (NYU – Sterns) in the United States. Ms. Grant brings a passion for sustainable partnership while delivering value and unlocking organizational potential through empowering individuals, fostering inclusive culture, and aligning talent with purpose.

Mr. Veligrakis is a mineral exploration geoscientist with over 13 years of experience in mineral exploration across world-class Au-Ag epithermal, Au-Pb-Zn-Ag carbonate replacement, Cu-Au porphyry, skarn and VMS deposits across the Western Tethyan Mineral Belt and West Africa. Previously, he was the Exploration Manager of Adriatic Metals (ASX: ADT) in Bosnia & Herzegovina, where he was involved in the discovery of Rupice NW polymetallic deposit, doubling the existing life of mine to 20 years. Before Adriatic Metals, Theo was the Senior Exploration Geologist for Tethyan Resources (TSX-V: TETH) in Serbia and a Generative Exploration Geologist for Eldorado Gold (TSX: ELD / NYSE: EGO) in Greece and Balkans. Throughout his career, Mr. Veligrakis has demonstrated strong leadership in exploration strategy, team management, and technical excellence. As Exploration Manager at Adriatic Metals, he led a team of 13 geologists, streamlining exploration processes and implementing successful near mine and regional drilling programs. His expertise spans project generation, surface mapping, and geochemical and geophysical data integration. He has also conducted technical due diligence on multi-commodity projects across Europe, Africa, and Central Asia, contributing to strategic investment decisions. Passionate about early- to mid-stage exploration, he is committed to unlocking new mineral discoveries through innovative and systematic exploration approaches.

Mrs. Doig has over 20 years of underground experience in the mining industry. Most recently, she served as Principal Projects Engineer at Evolution Mining – Red Lake Operations, where she led a team in delivering several key projects resulting in significant cost savings and operational improvements. She has previously held several leadership roles, including Chief Mine Engineer with Newmont Goldcorp’s Red Lake Gold Mines, and Engineering Team Leader with Goldcorp at Musselwhite Mine. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated exceptional skills in managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams, optimizing mine operations, driving strategic initiatives, and executing projects that enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity. Mrs. Doig holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Mineral Engineering from the University of Toronto and is a licensed Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers of Ontario.