Team
Management
Jonathan Richards
CEO & DIRECTOR
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Over 20 years of experience, including work with TSX-listed companies and private companies globally
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Expert in IPO listings, debt/equity financing, tax planning, and corporate governance; member of CPA BC and CAANZ
Francisco ‘Chico’ Azevedo
Vice President of Exploration
- Geologist with 42 years of experience specializing in mineral deposit discovery and development across South America
- Former Exploration Manager for IAMGOLD and led significant discoveries for Gold Fields in Peru and Chile
Doug Kirwin
Lead STRATEGIC & TECHNICAL ADVISOR
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Australian geologist with 55 years of international exploration experience and former Executive VP at Ivanhoe Mines
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Co-recipient of the PDAC Thayer Lindsley Medal for the Hugo Dummett discovery at Oyu Tolgoi and adjunct professor at James Cook University
Stephen Sulis
CFO
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Chartered Professional Accountant specializing in resource-sector finance, with experience in TSX-V and CSE-listed companies
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Expertise in accounting software implementation, equity financings, and internal controls
Harp Gosal
Director of Capital Markets & Communications
- 10+ years of experience in capital markets and corporate communications for publicly listed mining and resource companies, including leadership roles at NexGen Energy and Founders Metals, where she supported major project development and investor engagement
- A Certified Professional in Investor Relations (CPIR) and recipient of the 2025 King Charles III Coronation Medal
Board of Directors
Jonathan Richards
CEO & DIRECTOR
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Over 20 years of experience, including work with TSX-listed companies and private companies globally
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Expert in IPO listings, debt/equity financing, tax planning, and corporate governance; member of CPA BC and CAANZ
Francisco ‘Chico’ Azevedo
Vice President of Exploration
- Geologist with 42 years of experience specializing in mineral deposit discovery and development across South America
- Former Exploration Manager for IAMGOLD and led significant discoveries for Gold Fields in Peru and Chile
Luis Miguel Inchaustegui Zevallos
Independent DIRECTOR
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30+ years in the mining sector, holding key roles at Barrick, Gold Fields, and as Peru’s Minister of Mines
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Director at Pan American Silver Perú and an Independent Director for multiple firms, specializing in ESG and sustainable development
Laura Bastias
Independent DIRECTOR
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Lawyer with over 16 years in mining law, currently a partner at Bastias Yacante Abogados
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Specialized in legal analysis, due diligence, negotiations and structuring agreements for mining companies
Justin Blanchet, CPA
Independent DIRECTOR
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20+ years of experience in mining finance, capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, governance, and regulatory compliance
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Currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of K92 Mining Inc., owner and operator of the Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea; a high-grade, low-cost, and rapidly expanding gold-copper mine
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