Vernon Baker
Vern Baker grew up in Reno, Nevada and has a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from the University of Nevada. He later attained a MBA degree from Stanford University. Mr. Baker is a highly experienced mining executive with a focus on underground operations. Vern has broad experience in mining having previously been the General Manager of such significant mining operations as the Goldstrike mine in Nevada (Barrick Gold Corporation), the Homestake mine in South Dakota (Homestake Gold), the Hemlo mine in Ontario (a joint-venture operation of Teck and Barrick) and the Stillwater mine in Montana (Stillwater). Most recently, Mr. Baker has been VP Operations for FNX Mining in Sudbury.
G. Holger Bannach
Chemical Eng., with over 30 years of experience, currently Process Engineering Manager with Antofagasta Minerals and previously with CODELCO Chile, Compania del Cobre Chuquicamata, Chile Copper Ltd and Chile Exploration Company (The Anaconda Company).
Andrew Harasimowicz
Mining Eng., currently an Advisory Board Member for Duluth Metals and mining consultant with over 30 years of international mining experience previously with Noranda Inc., Falconbridge Ltd – Kidd Creek Mines, Denison-Potacan Potash Company, CANMET, and K.G.H.M (Polish Copper Mines).
Guillermo Muller Masser
Mining Geologist with over 25 years of geology and mine reserve experience, currently Manager of Resources Evaluation in the Vice-Presidency of Mining Resources of Antofagasta Minerals (AMSA) and previous with CODELCO where his last post was Director of Geology.
Francisco Walther
Mining Eng., M.Sc. Mineral Economics, with 25 years of experience in underground and open pit mining operations and engineering, currently with Antofagasta Minerals S.A. Group and previously with CODELCO Chile and NCL Mining Engineering and Consulting.