Board of Directors

Christopher Taylor, M.Sc. P. Geo, President & Director

Mr. Taylor, an economic geologist and explorationist, has extensive experience with porphyry copper gold, epithermal gold, VMS and rare earth element exploration projects.  He has been professionally active with both mid-tier producing and junior mining companies.  A professional geologist registered in the Province of British Columbia, Mr. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Earth Science and a Master of Science degree in Structural Geology from Carleton University.

Tony M. Ricci, Chief Financial Officer, Director

Mr. Ricci is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of practice experience with public companies listed in Canada and the United States. Mr. Ricci is the current Corporate Secretary and Executive Vice President of Keegan Resources Inc. He was a former director and CFO of Norsemont Mining Inc. and CFO of both Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. and Petaquilla Copper Ltd., companies with a combined market capitalization approaching $2 billion. Mr. Ricci was formerly with KPMG and AMEC Engineering Inc.

Patrick McAndless, B.Sc.(Geology), P. Geo, Director

Mr. McAndless has been involved in mineral exploration for four decades accumulating extensive knowledge and expertise in the evaluation of mineral prospects. He is currently Vice President of Exploration for Vancouver based Imperial Metals Corporation where he oversees the company's exploration and development programs, property evaluations, and land management.Mr. McAndless is the recipient of the prestigious BC and Yukon Chamber of Mines H. H. “Spud” Huestis Award for excellence in prospecting and mineral exploration.

Darold H. Parken, Director

Mr. Parken received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Calgary in 1977 and his Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Calgary in 1980. From 1980 to 1990, Mr. Parken practiced corporate securities law with a major Canadian law firm of which he was a partner. He has public company management experience and a wide range of experience in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Parken also has extensive experience in managing and operating both resource and technology companies.