Board
Tim Warman, B.Sc, M.Sc.(Geology), P.Geo.
Mr. Warman is a professional geologist and accomplished executive with over thirty years’ experience in all aspects of the resource industry, from grassroots exploration through feasibility, from development to operations. Mr. Warman has held board or senior leadership roles with some of the most successful exploration and development companies of the past decade.
Mr. Warman is currently the CEO of Atacama Copper, a Latin-America focused copper explorer. Previously, Mr. Warman served as the President & CEO of Fiore Gold Ltd. (“Fiore”) managing Fiore through the successful start-up of the company’s Pan Gold Mine and development of the Gold Rock Project, both located in Nevada, USA. Fiore was acquired by Calibre Mining Corp. in a premium transaction for $151 million in late 2021.
Mr. Warman has served as a director of Continental Gold Inc. (2010 to 2018), President of Dalradian Resources Inc. (2012 to 2015), CEO of Malbex Resources Inc. (2009 to 2012) and Vice President, Corporate Development of Aurelian Resources Inc. (from 2006 until the company’s acquisition by Kinross Gold Corp. for C$1.2 billion in 2008). Prior to Aurelian, Mr. Warman held senior positions with several mining and exploration companies in North America, Africa, and Europe. Mr. Warman is a graduate of the University of Manitoba (M.Sc.) and McMaster University (B.Sc.) and a member of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario.
Hugh Agro, B.Sc., MBA, P.Eng. (non-practising)
Mr. Agro is the President & CEO of Revival Gold Inc., a growth focused gold exploration and development company. Prior to Revival Gold, Mr. Agro co-founded Carbon Arc Capital Investments Inc., a private-equity backed investor in mining and metals, and served as Executive Vice President, Strategic Development with Kinross Gold Corporation. At Kinross, Mr. Agro was a member of the Executive Leadership Team and responsible for strategic and operational leadership of Kinross’ growth initiatives including corporate development, global exploration and commercial activities in Russia. Previously, Mr. Agro held senior executive positions with Placer Dome, Senator Capital Partners and in investment banking with Deutsche Bank’s Global Metals and Mining Group. Mr. Agro serves on the Board of West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. and previously served on the Board and Audit Committees of Victoria Gold Corp., Chantrell Ventures (now O3 Mining Inc.) and Americas Silver Corp. (now Americas Gold & Silver Corporation). Additionally, serves as a Director of Fort Berens Estate Winery Ltd., an award-winning winery located in British Columbia, Canada. Mr. Agro holds a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from Queen’s University (1989) and MBA Finance from UBC & London Business School (1997).
Robert J. Chausse, B.Comm., CA
Mr. Chausse is a proven leader with more than twenty-five years of international finance experience in mining who most recently served as CFO of New Gold Inc. Previously, Mr. Chausse served as CFO of Richmont Mines Inc. until the sale of the company to Alamos Gold Inc. in November 2017, CFO at Stornoway Diamonds (2016) and EVP & CFO of AuRico Gold (2013-15). His experience also includes VP of Finance, Operations and Projects for Kinross Gold (2009-13). He also served as CFO for Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation (2006-09) and held increasingly senior positions with Barrick Gold (1998 to 2006). Mr. Chausse is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Ryerson University (1990).
Wayne M. Hubert, B.Sc. (Chemical Engineering), MBA
Mr. Hubert has over 20 years of senior management experience in the mining sector and is currently CEO and director of InZinc Mining Ltd. In addition, he was CEO of Andean Resources from 2006 to 2010 when it was acquired by Goldcorp for $3.5 billion. At Andean, Mr. Hubert lead the team which increased resources to over five million ounces of gold and completed feasibility studies, financing and permitting prior to the takeover. Before his tenure at Andean, Mr. Hubert held senior management positions at Meridian Gold where he gained considerable experience in finance, exploration, project development, permitting and construction. Mr. Hubert has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town (1985) and a Master of Business Administration from Brigham Young University in Utah (1990).
Maura Lendon, LL.B, MBA, LL.M, ICD.D
Ms. Lendon, is a seasoned, internationally-experienced executive and general counsel with over 25 years’ experience in the mining and technology industries gained after initially practicing law with top Bay Street law firms. Ms. Lendon is currently Chief Operating Officer for Greenlane Renewables Inc., having previously served as Chief Legal Officer. Her prior roles in the mining industry include Chief General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Primero Mining Corp. (2012 to 2018) and Senior Vice President, Corporate Services, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Hudbay Minerals Inc. (2008 to 2011). Ms. Lendon currently serves on the board of Revival Gold Inc. and Kuya Silver Corp. Ms. Lendon is a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors – Rotman School of Management Directors Education Program and has served on other not-for-profit and public boards. She holds a Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School, a Master of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a Bachelor of Laws from University of Western Ontario.
Norm Pitcher, P. Geo
Mr. Pitcher has over 30 years of experience in the mining industry. Most recently, Mr. Pitcher served as the President and CEO of Ensign Minerals from March 2021 to May 2023. Previously, he was president and CEO of Mirasol Resources and served as the President of Eldorado Gold Corporation from July 2012 until December 2015 following his tenure as Chief Operating Officer of Eldorado Gold Corp., from July 2005 to July 2012. Throughout his career with Eldorado, and others such as, Pan American Silver, H.A. Simons, Ivanhoe Gold and Pioneer Metals, Mr. Pitcher was involved in exploration, evaluation and exploitation of open pit and underground mineral deposits on a world-wide basis. Mr. Pitcher holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Arizona.
Larry P. Radford, B.Sc. (Mining Engineering), MBA
Mr. Radford has over 35 years of leadership and operational experience in the mining industry. Most recently, Mr. Radford served as President & CEO, and Director of Argonaut Gold Inc. Previously, Mr. Radford served as COO of Gold Standard Ventures Corp., where he led development of the South Railroad Project in Nevada, USA, and VP & COO of Hecla Mining Company (“Hecla”) where he managed an operating portfolio of underground mines, including the Lucky Friday mine in Idaho, USA, the Greens Creek mine in Alaska, USA, the Casa Berardi mine, in Quebec, Canada and the San Sebastian mine in Durango, Mexico.
Prior to his role at Hecla, Mr. Radford held roles of increasing responsibility with Kinross Gold Corporation from 2007 through 2011, including Vice President & General Manager of the Fort Knox mine in Alaska, USA, Vice President of Strategic Mine Planning and Vice President of South American Operations. Mr. Radford worked with Barrick Gold Corporation from 1989 to 2007, including 14 years at the Goldstrike mine in Nevada, USA, two years at the Tambo mine in Chile and two years as General Manager of the Cowal mine in New South Wales, Australia.
Mr. Radford is a second-generation miner who began his mining career in 1984 with Coeur D’Alene Mines Corporation. He has received a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from the University of Idaho and an MBA from the University of Alaska. He is a member of AIME and a registered Professional Engineer in Idaho.