Leadership Team

Has global executive, leadership, and operational roles in critical material supply chains. Worked in various integrated supply chain projects across Australia, China, Africa, Latin America, and North America.

Over 35 years of experience in developing and commercializing advanced materials and technologies, holding more than 100 patents. Founded multiple advanced materials startups focused on meeting US critical material protected market demand.

Seasoned leader in commercializing advanced technologies. Holds multiple patents in defense & other industrial & technology sectors.

Extensive experience in project engineering and management, particularly in U.S.-based chemical and industrial mining projects. He has overseen the construction of new industrial plants, including the IOTA high-purity quartz feedstock facility—once the world’s sole supplier of materials used in the production of semiconductor-grade monocrystalline silicon and fused silica components—located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. His background also includes developing greenfield mining and processing facilities, such as one of North America’s largest energy and industrial sand projects in Tunnel City, Wisconsin.

Over 32 years of global mineral exploration & executive management experience in various mineral industries including rare earth elements. Recognized Qualified/Competent Person for REE deposits with expertise in code-compliant reporting at PEA, PFS and BFS levels.

Extensive experience managing exploration and environmental projects across Canada, including greenfield exploration, resource drilling, geochemical surveys of tailings ponds, and industrial-scale laboratory operations

Over 13 years of diverse experience in finance & capital markets including corporate development, strategy, M&A and corporate finance, with a focus on the resource and critical materials supply chain sectors.

Corporate securities lawyer with over 25 years of experience. Consultant, officer & director of several mining & resource companies. Involved with successful listings of private companies, >$1 billion in capital raisings, and the sale of a company for ~$750 million.