Mr. Nixon brings over 30 years of experience in research and institutional equity sales, largely focused on the mining industry. In 1989, Mr. Nixon helped found Goepel Shields & Partners, a Toronto based independent investment firm and subsequently was appointed President of its U.S. subsidiary. Mr. Nixon is also a director of Miramar Mining Corporation, Dundee Precious Metals, Reunion Gold Corporation and Stornoway Diamond Corporation.
Leanne Baker, PhD
Chair of Compensation Committee
Dr. Leanne Baker is managing director of Investor Resources LLC.,and a member of NASD/SIPC. She is a former metals and mining equity analyst and managing director of Salomon Smith Barney, and she is a graduate of the Colorado School of Mines (M.S. and Ph.D. in mineral economics). Dr. Baker is also a director of Agnico-Eagle Mines, Reunion Gold Corporation, and US Gold Corporation.
R. Dennis Bergen P.Eng.
Chair of Technical, Safety and Environmental Committee
Mr. Bergen has over 30 years experience in management, mine engineering, and mine development and operations. Most recently he was General Manager of the Cantung Mine in the Northwest Territories. From 1997-2003 he held the position of Vice President of Operations for Wheaton River Minerals. He has been involved in a senior capacity in the building, opening and operating a number of open-pit and underground mines.
Gordon Cummings C.A.
CEO & President
Mr. Cummings has over 20 years of experience in finance and management including senior managerial positions in two of the Big 4 audit firms and the role of Group Accountant with a London, England based insurance group listed on the New York Stock Exchange. He most recently held the position of CFO and then subsequently CEO and Director of a Canadian alternative investment manager that develops and distributes public, full prospectus funds. Mr. Cummings holds an accounting degree from the University of Glasgow and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and in British Columbia.
Frederick T. Graybeal, PhD
Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
Frederick T. Graybeal Dr. Graybeal is a geologist with 40 years of international experience in exploration and mining, with emphasis on exploration and mining geology, primarily for base and precious metals. Mr. Graybeal has been involved with several discoveries and reserve expansions mostly with ASARCO Incorporated, from which he retired in 2003 as chief geologist. He also previously held the position of president and chief executive officer of Maximus Ventures and is currently a director of Maximus Ventures.
Donald Young FCA
Chair of Audit Committee
Donald Young, a chartered accountant, was a partner with the accounting firm of KPMG LLP until his retirement. Previously, he worked for Placer Development Ltd. (now Barrick Gold Corporation). He is a Fellow (1992) and a past president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. Donald currently serves as a director and audit committee member or chair for Dundee Precious Metals Inc., Midas Gold Corp and the British Columbia Safety Authority. He has served on the boards of directors of other publicly listed and not-for-profit organizations and he is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Mr. Haldane, P. Eng., joined Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited in May 2006 and is currently the Senior Vice-President, Latin America. Prior to this appointment, he was Vice-President, Development for Glamis Gold Inc. where he participated in numerous acquisition and development activities in North America and Central America. Mr. Haldane is a graduate of the Montana School of Mines and Technology (B.S. Metallurgical Engineering) and has 28 years of combined experience in the precious metals and base metals industries.
Mr. Puplava is President of Puplava Financial Securities Inc. (PFS), an investment advisory and money management firm. Founded in 1985, PFS specializes in investment, retirement, tax, and estate planning services. Mr. Puplava is also president of Puplava Securities Inc. a Broker-Dealer and Member of NASD/SIPC. He is a member of the Market Technicians Association and a CMT candidate. Among his many awards and achievements, Mr. Puplava was honoured in 1992 as one of America’s top ten Financial Representatives by Registered Representative Magazine.