Management
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” HuestisAward for excellence in prospecting and mineral exploration.