| Gillyeard J. Leathley Position: Director Director: January 2000 to present Mr. Leathley brings over 40 years of senior experience encompassing all aspects of international mining and operations. Between the periods of 1975 to 2000, Mr. Leathley was the driving force in overseeing the development of six major operating mines on behalf of Cassiar Asbestos, Noranda Mining, Corona Resources, and Homestake Mining. Strategic development included the Golden Giant, Jolu, Eskay Creek, Santa Fe, Ruby Hill and Nickel Plate mines. During his tenure, he held various senior management and operating positions, ranging from Mine Superintendent and General Manager to Senior Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer. His responsibilities included overseeing mine development and operations that included work forces of up to 2,500 employees. As a noted specialist in operational economics and Company finances, he also played a key leadership role in the evaluation of acquisitions and the integration of acquisitions with the various parent companies. |