Directors

Jim Gallagher, P.Eng.

Non-Executive Chair

Jim Gallagher, P.Eng.

Mr Gallagher is a Professional Mining Engineer with over 35 years of experience in mine operations, projects and executive management. He was most recently CEO of North American Palladium where he lead an operational turn-around which culminated in the sale of the company to Impala Platinum of South Africa late in 2019. Previously Mr Gallagher was Global Director of Mining for Hatch leading a large mine design and EPCM team on numerous projects around the world. He also spent over 20 years with Falconbridge in a number of engineering, project and operational management roles. Mr Gallagher has been a board member of Harte Gold, Continental Gold and the Ontario Mining association.


Dean Chambers, P.Eng. ICD.D

Independent Director

Dean Chambers, P.Eng. ICD.D

Mr. Chambers is a professional engineer and financial executive with over 35 years of business, technical and financial experience. In 2017, Mr. Chambers retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Sherritt International Corporation, a major international resource company. Mr. Chambers' career as a senior executive in the mining and chemical industries also includes progressive positions with The Dow Chemical Company, Falconbridge Limited and Dynatec Corporation. Most recently, Mr. Chambers served four years on the Board of Directors and chaired the Audit Committee of North American Palladium Ltd. leading up to its successful sale to Impala Platinum in 2019. Mr. Chambers holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. Mr. Chambers also serves on the Industrial Advisory Committee for the Engineering and Management program at McMaster University.


Dave Peck

Independent Director

Dave Peck

Dr. Peck is a Professional Geoscientist with over 35 years of experience in mineral exploration, project valuations and resource development. He is a recognized expert in the genesis of and exploration for magmatic Platinum Group Metal and Nickel Copper Sulfide deposits and has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal papers on these deposits. Dr. Peck previously held the position of Global Commodity Leader for Nickel in Anglo American plc’s Exploration Division and Vice President of Exploration for North American Palladium. He has held adjunct professorships at Laurentian University and the University of Manitoba. Dr. Peck is currently Vice President of Exploration and Business Development for Grid Metals Corp. and operates a private consultancy offering strategic technical guidance to mineral exploration and development companies.


Mike Garbutt, P. Eng., MBA

Director

Mike Garbutt, P. Eng., MBA

Mr. Garbutt is a Professional Mining Engineer with a 25-year career in mine operations, projects, and engineering. He was most recently the Deputy General Manager with IAMGOLD at the Côté Gold Project with a primary focus on the operational readiness of the asset. Prior to this Mr. Garbutt was a Senior Principal and Mining Sector Leader with Stantec Consulting, supporting major mining companies in the execution of a wide range of capital projects and studies across the globe. He was also the General Manager of Sudbury Operations for KGHM and held senior technical and operating roles during a 14-year career with Glencore. Mr. Garbutt holds an MBA from Laurentian University and serves on the board of the Ontario Mining Association and select non-profit organizations.


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