Michael Gray is a geologist with a BSc and MSc. He has been a sell-side mining equity analyst for the past 19 years. He is currently a partner with Agentis Capital Mining Partners (since 2019) and previously had a nine year career with Macquarie Capital Markets, where he was Managing Director and Team Head, Mining Equity Research, Canada. Prior to this, he was an Equity Mining Analyst a Genuity Capital Markets and PI Financial. Corporately, Michael co-founded Rubicon Minerals as a new junior explorer (1996 – 2005). He also brings extensive technical knowledge from his experience with various senior mining companies including Lac Minerals, Minnova, Falconbridge and Cominco. He is past-President of the +5,000 member Association for Mineral Exploration (AME).

Mr. Tucker, P. Geo. has a Bachelors of Geology from Laurentian University and a Masters of Geological Sciences from the University of British Columbia and over ten years of field exploration experience. He was formerly the Exploration Manager for Balmoral Resources (acquired by Wallbridge Mining) where Mr. Tucker led exploration activities across all their projects including the Fenelon gold project which triggered the take-over by Wallbridge. Balmoral won multiple exploration awards for its work during Mr. Tucker’s tenure.

Mr. Kaip is a Professional Geoscientist and holds an MSc. in Geology from the University of British Columbia. As a geologist, he spent over a decade in the exploration industry working in North, Central and South America. Prior to joining Hy-Tech Drilling as VP Business Development in 2022, Mr. Kaip was Chief Executive Officer of Karus Gold Corp.

As a Mining Analyst, he was consistently ranked in the Top 3 by Brendan Woods International for both the Large and Small/Mid-cap Precious Metal and Diamond Categories. Working with BMO Capital Markets as the Co-Head of Mining Research, Mr. Kaip was instrumental in building a global franchise covering more than 150 companies.

Filip Papich has had a renowned 36-year career in the banking industry, having worked for US, Swiss and Canadian banks in Montreal, Toronto, New York, and London. Mr. Papich spent 32 years in sales and trading and 4 years in investment banking leading several businesses.

Since May 2023, Fil has stepped away from banking and has been selectively involved in early-stage opportunities, including sitting on the Board of Exterra Capital Solutions (Mineral waste transformation into valuable byproducts and durable carbon storage) and sitting on the advisory boards of Claynosaurrz (NFT and social media) and Vlaad and Company (executive search firm).

Mr. Papich is actively involved in the community with particular interest in education, health and diversity, equity and inclusion. He has held board positions at McGill University, The St Mary’s hospital, Selwyn House School and BMO Capital Markets.

Edie Thome is a member of the Board of Directors of Wesdome Gold Mines, former Board Director at Blackrock Silver Corporation, the former President & Chief Executive Officer of The Association for Mineral Exploration (AMEBC), former Board Chair at the Canadian Hydropower Association, and the past Director – Environment, Permitting and Compliance, Aboriginal Relations and Public Affairs at BC Hydro.

Ms. Thome is a senior leader in governance, environmental and social issues as well as environmental permitting and compliance with both strategic and on-the-ground experience working with stakeholders, First Nations and Indigenous groups, elected officials and land owners on projects and operations in the natural resource sector. Ms. Thome has received her ICD.D from Rotman’s Directors Education Program and holds an Architectural Technology diploma as well as a BFA from The University of Alberta.