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
Chair of Corporate Governance Committee
Dr. Leanne Baker is managing director of Investor Resources LLC and a registered representative with Puplava Securities, Inc., member 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 U.S. Gold Corporation.
R. Dennis Bergen P.Eng.
Chair of Technical 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 19 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 as well as British Columbia.
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 is a chartered accountant and was a senior audit partner with the accounting firm of KPMG LLP until his retirement. He has provided financial and planning advice to business as a consultant. Previously, he worked for Placer Development Ltd. (now Barrick Gold Corporation). He is a Fellow and a past president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. Donald is a member of board of directors and the Finance and Audit Committee of the British Columbia Safety Authority. He has served on the boards of directors of other publicly listed and not-for-profit organizations. He is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.
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.
Stephen Quin P.Geo
Chair of Compensation Committee and Nominating Committee
Stephen Quin is President and COO of Capstone Mining. Mr. Quin is a graduate of the Royal School of Mines, London, with a B.Sc. (Honours) in Mining Geology and has 30 years experience in exploration, feasibility, mine development and operations, as well as corporate development and general corporate affairs. Prior to becoming President of Capstone Mr. Quin was President and CEO of Sherwood Copper. In addition Mr. Quin was Executive Vice President of Miramar Mining Corporation, and Executive Vice President of Northern Orion Exploration, then an affiliate of Miramar. Mr. Quin is a Professional Geoscientist registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC, a Fellow of the Geologic Association of Canada and the Society of Economic Geologists, and a member of the Canadian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy and the Society of the Institution of Materials, Minerals & Mining (UK). Mr. Quin is a member of the board of directors of Mercator Minerals Ltd., Troon Ventures, Rare Element Resources Ltd., Maximus Ventures and Kimber Resources.