Corporate Directory

Bruce Counts

Senior Technical Consultant

Mr. Counts has over thirty-years of experience in international mineral exploration, project development and deposit evaluation. Over the past twenty-years he has been a founder and director of several publicly listed companies as well as holding executive positions at the corporate and operational level. Mr. Counts has been responsible for the exploration and development of numerous projects across a range of commodities that include copper, gold and diamonds. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia and is a registered Professional Geoscientist.

Rahim Kassim-Lakha

Strategic Advisor

Mr. Rahim Kassim-Lakha, distinguished as the founder and CEO of Blue Sail Capital, brings to the table an impressive track record of over 28 years in global investing, capital markets expertise, and M&A advisory. His extensive experience and strategic insight have consistently delivered exceptional results.

Prior to establishing his own family office, Blue Sail Capital, Mr. Kassim-Lakha held the esteemed position of Portfolio Manager at US Global Investors in Texas. During his tenure, he orchestrated and contributed to a spectrum of high-value transactions totaling over $5 billion, a testament to his profound influence on the investment landscape.

With a history of leadership, Mr. Kassim-Lakha has held pivotal roles with renowned institutions including Boston based PE Firm: Fidelity Capital, and Toronto based banks and boutiques. His strategic acumen and ability to navigate complex financial landscapes have consistently positioned him at the forefront of the industry.

Mr. Kassim-Lakha's expertise is of significant value to the organization as he assumes the role of Strategic Advisor to the CEO and the Board of Directors. His insights will undoubtedly play an instrumental role in shaping strategic decisions and driving the organization's growth trajectory.

Dr. Chris Grainger

Colombian Geology Expert

Based in Medellin, Colombia, Dr. Chris Grainger boasts an impressive career spanning over 25 years, marked by his extensive geological expertise in South America, particularly Colombia. His focus encompasses both grassroots and brownfields exploration, as well as resource definition and development across a diverse range of commodities and geological settings.

Before his tenure at Cordoba Minerals in 2012, Dr. Grainger held pivotal roles that underscore his proficiency:

• Continental Gold: He served as the Vice President of Exploration (Regional Projects), contributing significantly to the strategic advancement of the company's exploration endeavors.
• Colossus Minerals Inc.: As the Chief Geologist, Dr. Grainger played a crucial role in shaping the geological direction of the organization.

In addition to these roles, Dr. Grainger's senior-level positions at Troy Resources, Lion Ore Australia, INCO Brazil, and CVRD Brazil have fortified his wealth of experience.

Dr. Grainger's educational background is equally impressive:

• University of Western Australia: He earned a Bachelor of Science degree with first-class honors, followed by a PhD in Economic Geology.

Tim Henneberry

Qualified Person

Mr. Henneberry is a Professional Geoscientist registered in British Columbia with over 42 years of experience in domestic and international exploration and production for base and precious metals and industrial minerals. He serves or has served as a founder, director, senior officer, and/or consultant to various CSE and TSXV listed companies since 2004. He currently holds Board positions with Golden Independence Mining Corp., Hilo Mining Ltd., iMetal Resources Inc., J4 Ventures Inc., Silver Sands Resources Corp., Tana Resources Corp.and Treviso Capital Corp. He also sits on the Advisory Boards of Atomic Minerals Corporation, Max Resource Corp. and Universal Copper Ltd.