Corporate

Richard Williams

Executive Chairman

A former COO of Barrick Gold Corporation from 2015-2018, Mr. Williams is a global executive with an established track record of value creation, pioneering and transformational leadership within the Mining Industry and other demanding assignments. Amongst other notable achievements, this helped Barrick deliver an 80% improvement in the company's operating profit over his three years and the total overhaul of the Company's relationship with the Tanzanian Government following a breakdown of relations between a Barrick subsidiary and that government.

Formerly, the CEO of an African and Central Asian-focused exploration business and the Commanding Officer of the British Special Forces Regiment - the SAS. He is a former non-executive director of Trevali Mining Corporation and Gem Diamonds PLC. Mr. Richards holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from University College London; a Master of Arts in Security Studies from Kings College London; and his MBA from Cranfield University.

Appointed April 2020

Sam Ash

President and Chief Executive Officer and Director

A former Executive General Manager of Barrick Gold’s Lumwana Copper Mine in Zambia, Mr Ash is an experienced American Mining Engineer and modernizing leader, with a proven track record of building and leading teams capable of optimizing and enhancing the operating efficiency, profitability and sustainability of mining operations in complex and challenging environments.

During his tenure at Lumwana Mr. Ash Delivered over $100M in sustainable free cash flow improvements, achieved 50% improvement in safety performance, executed a training and development program achieving 96% local workforce, and progressed expansion plans that doubled the value of mine.

BEng Mining Engineering from University of Missouri Rolla; MA in Strategic Leadership, London Business School.

Appointed May 2020

Mark Cruise

Independent Director and Chair of the Compensatioin Committee

Dr. Cruise is a professional geologist with over 27 years of international mining experience, in Europe, the Americas and Africa. A former polymetallic commodity specialist with Anglo American plc, Dr Cruise founded and was Chief Executive Officer of Trevali Mining Corporation. Under his leadership, the company grew from an initial discovery into a top-ten global zinc producer with operations in the Americas and Africa. He has previously served as Vice President Business Development and Exploration, COO and CEO for several TSX, TSX-Venture and NYSE-Americas listed exploration and development Companies. Mark has Served on 9 Public Company Boards over 14 years for TSX-V; TSX and NYSE-Americas listed Exploration, Development and Producing Companies with market capitalizations ranging from tens of millions to in-excess of US$1 billion.

Appointed June 2022

Kelli Kast

Independent Director and Chair of the Corporate Governance & Nominations Committee

Ms. Kast is a highly accomplished legal professional and executive with over thirty years of experience in the natural resource, engineering, and construction sectors. Her extensive in-house legal expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including commercial contracting, SEC compliance, environmental permitting, commercial litigation, employment issues, intellectual property, strategic partnerships, safety program oversight, corporate social responsibility, governmental affairs, and international supplier/customer relations.

With two decades of experience supporting Board functions as Corporate Secretary for publicly traded mining companies and serving on both public and non-profit boards, Ms. Kast brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Currently, she serves as Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Administrative Officer for Rare Element Resources, Ltd., a publicly traded rare earth company. Additionally, she is an Independent Board Member and Chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee for Bunker Hill Mining Corp.

Appointed October 2, 2024

Pamela L. Saxton

Independent Director, Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Compensation and Governance & Nominations Committees

Ms. Saxton is an accomplished mining executive with more than 35 years of leadership and board experience in the natural resources sector. She currently serves on the boards of Arizona Metals and Rare Element Resources, and previously sat on the boards of Aquila Resources and Pershing Gold Corporation. Her executive roles have included EVP and CFO at Thompson Creek Metals, CFO at NewWest Gold, and Vice President, Finance for Franco-Nevada's US operations.

Trained as an accountant and auditor with Arthur Andersen, Ms. Saxton is recognized for her expertise in financial governance and value creation within the US mining industry. Ms. Saxton holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Appointed October 2020