This document provides an overview of the Miners, Operators, Builders organization, which brings together mining experts and capital to strengthen resource companies and increase their value. It describes the organization's global network and advisory board, lists some of its technical team members and their qualifications, and provides examples of projects it has founded and helped develop, creating significant value and returns for investors.
This document provides an overview of the company Miners, Operators, Builders and its business model. It has a unique model where it provides capital, talent, and strategy support to resource companies through its global network in over 30 countries. It focuses on building and increasing the value of resource assets. It has had success in discovering and developing gold, iron, coal, and other resource projects around the world over the last 10 years. The company charges portfolio companies an average of $28,000 per month to access its network and expertise in taking projects from exploration to production. Case studies show these fees provide significant value by keeping overhead costs lower than industry peers.
This document provides an overview of a company that connects mining companies to capital, talent, and expertise to strengthen the companies and increase their value. It operates through a global network of over 200 professionals across technical, legal, financial, and administrative functions. The company has been involved in numerous mining projects and companies over the past 10 years, helping to discover resources, ramp up production, and increase market capitalization. It outlines its typical fees and presents several case studies highlighting successes in gold, iron ore, and other commodities.
This document provides an overview of the Miners, Operators, Builders organization and its business model. It has a unique integrated team model that provides capital, talent, and strategy support to resource companies. It operates through a network of over 200 professionals across 30 countries. The organization has been involved in discovering over 20 million ounces of gold and 900 million tonnes of iron over the last 10 years. It typically charges portfolio companies $28,000 per month, which is significantly lower than peers' G&A costs. Case studies on Avion Gold and Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines demonstrate how it has built value in resource companies.
This document provides an overview of the Miners, Operators, Builders organization, which aims to unlock value in resource assets through capital, talent, and strategy. The organization has a global network of over 200 professionals with expertise in mining, engineering, finance, law, and administration. It focuses on strengthening resource companies and increasing their value through technical expertise, operational support, and access to financial markets. The organization has had success discovering and developing resource projects around the world.
This document provides an overview of a company that brings together mining experts and capital to strengthen resource companies and increase their value. The company has a global network of over 50 technical experts and advisors with experience in over 30 countries. It has a track record of discovering billions of dollars worth of gold and other resources and increasing the market value of its portfolio companies significantly through its expertise and investment.
Gold Investment Symposium 2012 - Company Presentation - MacPhersons ResourcesSymposium
MacPhersons Resources Ltd (MRP) provided a corporate update at a gold symposium in Sydney on October 23, 2012. Over the past 12 months, MRP achieved strategic milestones including acquiring a silver, gold, and zinc mine and mill, drilling over 73,000 meters, outlining over 12.5 million ounces of silver equivalent resources, and increasing the value of its assets by $730 million. MRP's presentation highlighted the grade and polymetallic nature of its key Nimbus project, outlined plans to expand production and move towards becoming a leading silver producer by 2014-2015, and discussed the exploration potential across its portfolio of gold and silver assets.
This 3-page document provides an overview of Fairtrade International's history, vision, mission, governance structure, and funding sources. It details that Fairtrade began in 1988 with the Max Havelaar label in the Netherlands and grew to establish FLO in 1997 as the harmonizing body. Fairtrade International's vision is for producers to enjoy secure livelihoods and control over their lives, while its mission is to connect producers and consumers through fairer trading conditions. The organization is globally governed through assemblies of producer networks, labelling initiatives, and independent directors. Major funding sources include membership fees from labelling initiatives as well as support from international aid organizations.
This report analyzes the talent pool of drilling and petroleum professionals in the United States. It finds that the largest concentration is in Houston, which is home to over 50% of the talent pool. Demand is highest for skills in well optimization and offshore/subsea drilling. While compensation is the primary driver for these professionals, many also value opportunities to teach others and work abroad. The report provides recommendations on where to look for talent based on demand levels in different regions.
This document provides an overview of the company Miners, Operators, Builders and its business model. It has a unique model where it provides capital, talent, and strategy support to resource companies through its global network in over 30 countries. It focuses on building and increasing the value of resource assets. It has had success in discovering and developing gold, iron, coal, and other resource projects around the world over the last 10 years. The company charges portfolio companies an average of $28,000 per month to access its network and expertise in taking projects from exploration to production. Case studies show these fees provide significant value by keeping overhead costs lower than industry peers.
This document provides an overview of a company that connects mining companies to capital, talent, and expertise to strengthen the companies and increase their value. It operates through a global network of over 200 professionals across technical, legal, financial, and administrative functions. The company has been involved in numerous mining projects and companies over the past 10 years, helping to discover resources, ramp up production, and increase market capitalization. It outlines its typical fees and presents several case studies highlighting successes in gold, iron ore, and other commodities.
This document provides an overview of the Miners, Operators, Builders organization and its business model. It has a unique integrated team model that provides capital, talent, and strategy support to resource companies. It operates through a network of over 200 professionals across 30 countries. The organization has been involved in discovering over 20 million ounces of gold and 900 million tonnes of iron over the last 10 years. It typically charges portfolio companies $28,000 per month, which is significantly lower than peers' G&A costs. Case studies on Avion Gold and Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines demonstrate how it has built value in resource companies.
This document provides an overview of the Miners, Operators, Builders organization, which aims to unlock value in resource assets through capital, talent, and strategy. The organization has a global network of over 200 professionals with expertise in mining, engineering, finance, law, and administration. It focuses on strengthening resource companies and increasing their value through technical expertise, operational support, and access to financial markets. The organization has had success discovering and developing resource projects around the world.
This document provides an overview of a company that brings together mining experts and capital to strengthen resource companies and increase their value. The company has a global network of over 50 technical experts and advisors with experience in over 30 countries. It has a track record of discovering billions of dollars worth of gold and other resources and increasing the market value of its portfolio companies significantly through its expertise and investment.
Gold Investment Symposium 2012 - Company Presentation - MacPhersons ResourcesSymposium
MacPhersons Resources Ltd (MRP) provided a corporate update at a gold symposium in Sydney on October 23, 2012. Over the past 12 months, MRP achieved strategic milestones including acquiring a silver, gold, and zinc mine and mill, drilling over 73,000 meters, outlining over 12.5 million ounces of silver equivalent resources, and increasing the value of its assets by $730 million. MRP's presentation highlighted the grade and polymetallic nature of its key Nimbus project, outlined plans to expand production and move towards becoming a leading silver producer by 2014-2015, and discussed the exploration potential across its portfolio of gold and silver assets.
This 3-page document provides an overview of Fairtrade International's history, vision, mission, governance structure, and funding sources. It details that Fairtrade began in 1988 with the Max Havelaar label in the Netherlands and grew to establish FLO in 1997 as the harmonizing body. Fairtrade International's vision is for producers to enjoy secure livelihoods and control over their lives, while its mission is to connect producers and consumers through fairer trading conditions. The organization is globally governed through assemblies of producer networks, labelling initiatives, and independent directors. Major funding sources include membership fees from labelling initiatives as well as support from international aid organizations.
This report analyzes the talent pool of drilling and petroleum professionals in the United States. It finds that the largest concentration is in Houston, which is home to over 50% of the talent pool. Demand is highest for skills in well optimization and offshore/subsea drilling. While compensation is the primary driver for these professionals, many also value opportunities to teach others and work abroad. The report provides recommendations on where to look for talent based on demand levels in different regions.
This document provides an overview of Coral Gold Resources and its HB gold-silver project in Nevada. Key points include:
- Coral has consolidated over 5,000 acres surrounding the historic HB Mine and has identified multiple exploration targets.
- Drilling to date has expanded the resource area and identified additional mineralized zones near the mine workings.
- Metallurgical testing shows the mineralization is amenable to conventional cyanide leaching, indicating the potential for a low-cost heap leach operation.
JHMA is a London-based reservoir development consultancy providing advisory services to oil and gas companies. [1] It offers reservoir studies, asset evaluations, training, and other consultancy services through experienced development geologist John Martin and an associate network. [2] JHMA has worked on fields in the UK, Norway, Netherlands, Canada, Libya, Nigeria, Yemen, Oman, Pakistan, and New Zealand for a range of clients. [3]
Vedanta Resources Plc FY 2012 Annual General Meeting PresentationVedanta Group
This document provides an overview of Vedanta Resources PLC's 2012 Annual General Meeting. It includes the following key points:
- It cautions readers that the views expressed may be based on unverified public sources and forward-looking statements should not be relied upon.
- Highlights from FY2012 include EBITDA of $4B, underlying EPS of $1.42, free cash flow of $2.5B, and total dividend of 55 US cents per share.
- Key focuses for FY2013 include ramping up oil production in Rajasthan to a significant portion of 240kbopd and progressing organic growth projects.
12th Annual Canadian Private Equity SummitGied Hermsen
Building on the success of the past 11 years, the 12th Annual Canadian Summit Private Equity will provide you with the latest insights in Private Equity in North America. This event is an excellent opportunity to hear from industry leaders and a terrific opportunity for you to network with your peers. Mark your calendar for this must attend event!
Asx announcement presentation to investors 20.2.12QRL
The document announces that Quintessential Resources Ltd Managing Director Paige McNeil will be presenting an investor presentation in Sydney on February 20, 2012 to outline the company's exploration strategy. It provides contact information for the company including the website to register for ASX announcements and contact details for Paige McNeil. The document also notes that the information on exploration results and resources is based on information compiled under the supervision of Dr. Salam Malagun, who is a competent person as defined by JORC standards.
This document provides an overview of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., a mining and natural resources company. It discusses Cliffs' strategic focus on operational excellence, building scale through diversification, and generating shareholder returns. The document also summarizes Cliffs' financial performance, business segments, acquisition strategy, and outlook for the steel industry. Cliffs aims to increase production capacity and diversify into other minerals and geographies through acquisitions.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality natural resource assets and advancing them from discovery to production. The company has a world-class team of over 200 professionals with expertise across mining, energy, agriculture, finance, law and administration. It provides integrated leadership and financing to take projects from early stage exploration through development.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality natural resource assets and advancing them from discovery through production. The company has a world-class team of over 200 professionals with expertise across mining, energy, agriculture and finance. It provides timely access to capital to finance natural resource companies from early stage exploration through development.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality natural resource assets and advancing them from discovery to production. The company has a world-class team of over 200 professionals with expertise across mining, energy, agriculture, and finance. It provides integrated leadership and capital to natural resource companies from early stage exploration through development.
This document provides an overview of a premier merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It discusses the bank's business model of identifying and advancing natural resource assets from discovery to production. It also outlines the bank's integrated leadership team with expertise across technical, legal, financial, and administrative functions. Key details include the bank being headquartered in Toronto with a global network and track record of over $8 billion in market capitalization for its group companies.
Forbes & Manhattan Corporate Presentation - January 2015ForbesandManhattan
F&M invests in resource companies with high growth potential, adding capital, talent, and strategy to increase their value. F&M's objective is to achieve superior returns for shareholders through active management of exploration, development, and production assets across various commodities. F&M provides portfolio companies access to expertise, networks, and financial resources to mitigate risks. Over the past 10 years, F&M has discovered over 20 million ounces of gold and 3 billion tons of iron, among other resources. It has a track record of consistently high returns through investments and exits globally.
Forbes Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on the natural resources sector. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality assets and advancing them from discovery to production. The company has a world-class team of over 150 professionals with expertise in mining, energy, agriculture, engineering, geology, law, finance, and administration. It provides integrated leadership and financing to natural resource companies from early-stage exploration through development.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality natural resource assets and advancing them from discovery to production. The company has a world-class team of over 200 professionals with expertise across mining, energy, agriculture, and finance. It provides timely access to capital to finance natural resource companies from early stage exploration through development.
The document summarizes Forbes & Manhattan, an integrated team that provides expertise and financing to resource companies to help strengthen them and increase their value. It has over 50 engineers and geologists with experience in mining, energy and agriculture globally. Case studies are provided of companies it has helped by providing technical expertise, completing studies, and securing financing and partnerships, including one project that increased in value by 7,700% after being acquired.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality assets and advancing them from discovery through to production. The company uses a disciplined investment and technical approach to build assets and deliver excellent returns for shareholders. Notable past successes include selling Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines for $4.9 billion after a 7,700% return and taking Avion Gold Corp to a $697 million market capitalization.
This document provides an overview of Forbes & Manhattan, an integrated mining group that brings together technical, operational, and financial expertise to strengthen mining companies and increase their value. It describes F&M's global network and footprint, the integrated team they have built including over 50 engineers and geologists, as well as legal, financial, and administrative support. Case studies are presented showing how F&M has successfully acquired, developed and increased the value of mining projects and companies around the world over the past 10 years.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality assets and advancing them from discovery through to production. The company uses a disciplined investment and technical approach to build assets and deliver excellent returns for shareholders, as shown through past successes like Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines which was acquired for $4.9 billion after Forbes & Manhattan grew its market capitalization from $1 million.
This document provides an overview of Forbes & Manhattan ("F&M"), an investment firm that invests in resource companies. It discusses F&M's business model of adding capital, talent, and strategy to resource assets to increase their value. Key points include:
- F&M aims to achieve superior returns for shareholders through active management of projects across various resource commodities.
- F&M provides portfolio companies access to expertise, financial resources, and political/industry connections typically only available to major mining companies.
- Over the past 10 years, F&M has discovered over 20 million ounces of gold and 3 billion tons of iron metal among other accomplishments.
- F&M has a proven track
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality assets and advancing them from discovery through to production. The company uses a disciplined investment and technical approach to build assets and deliver excellent returns for shareholders. It focuses on what it knows best - resource companies across various commodities. Case studies demonstrate its ability to acquire undervalued assets and increase their market capitalization significantly through active management.
This document provides an overview of Forbes & Manhattan, a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It discusses the company's business model, which involves using technical and operational expertise to identify and develop mineral, energy, and agriculture projects from exploration through production. Examples are given of past successful projects, such as Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines which was acquired for $4.9 billion, generating an over 8,500% return. The overview highlights the company's track record of raising capital and its international network which help develop projects on time and on budget for superior returns.
The document summarizes a mining investment firm that provides integrated teams with technical and operational expertise in mining projects. It has over 50 engineers and geologists with experience in various mining and resource assets around the world. The firm has a proven track record of discovering resources, building companies, and creating significant shareholder value through its technical expertise and access to political and industry networks in over 30 countries. It highlights some of the firm's past project successes and introduces its leadership team and advisory board.
This document provides an overview of Coral Gold Resources and its HB gold-silver project in Nevada. Key points include:
- Coral has consolidated over 5,000 acres surrounding the historic HB Mine and has identified multiple exploration targets.
- Drilling to date has expanded the resource area and identified additional mineralized zones near the mine workings.
- Metallurgical testing shows the mineralization is amenable to conventional cyanide leaching, indicating the potential for a low-cost heap leach operation.
JHMA is a London-based reservoir development consultancy providing advisory services to oil and gas companies. [1] It offers reservoir studies, asset evaluations, training, and other consultancy services through experienced development geologist John Martin and an associate network. [2] JHMA has worked on fields in the UK, Norway, Netherlands, Canada, Libya, Nigeria, Yemen, Oman, Pakistan, and New Zealand for a range of clients. [3]
Vedanta Resources Plc FY 2012 Annual General Meeting PresentationVedanta Group
This document provides an overview of Vedanta Resources PLC's 2012 Annual General Meeting. It includes the following key points:
- It cautions readers that the views expressed may be based on unverified public sources and forward-looking statements should not be relied upon.
- Highlights from FY2012 include EBITDA of $4B, underlying EPS of $1.42, free cash flow of $2.5B, and total dividend of 55 US cents per share.
- Key focuses for FY2013 include ramping up oil production in Rajasthan to a significant portion of 240kbopd and progressing organic growth projects.
12th Annual Canadian Private Equity SummitGied Hermsen
Building on the success of the past 11 years, the 12th Annual Canadian Summit Private Equity will provide you with the latest insights in Private Equity in North America. This event is an excellent opportunity to hear from industry leaders and a terrific opportunity for you to network with your peers. Mark your calendar for this must attend event!
Asx announcement presentation to investors 20.2.12QRL
The document announces that Quintessential Resources Ltd Managing Director Paige McNeil will be presenting an investor presentation in Sydney on February 20, 2012 to outline the company's exploration strategy. It provides contact information for the company including the website to register for ASX announcements and contact details for Paige McNeil. The document also notes that the information on exploration results and resources is based on information compiled under the supervision of Dr. Salam Malagun, who is a competent person as defined by JORC standards.
This document provides an overview of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., a mining and natural resources company. It discusses Cliffs' strategic focus on operational excellence, building scale through diversification, and generating shareholder returns. The document also summarizes Cliffs' financial performance, business segments, acquisition strategy, and outlook for the steel industry. Cliffs aims to increase production capacity and diversify into other minerals and geographies through acquisitions.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality natural resource assets and advancing them from discovery to production. The company has a world-class team of over 200 professionals with expertise across mining, energy, agriculture, finance, law and administration. It provides integrated leadership and financing to take projects from early stage exploration through development.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality natural resource assets and advancing them from discovery through production. The company has a world-class team of over 200 professionals with expertise across mining, energy, agriculture and finance. It provides timely access to capital to finance natural resource companies from early stage exploration through development.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality natural resource assets and advancing them from discovery to production. The company has a world-class team of over 200 professionals with expertise across mining, energy, agriculture, and finance. It provides integrated leadership and capital to natural resource companies from early stage exploration through development.
This document provides an overview of a premier merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It discusses the bank's business model of identifying and advancing natural resource assets from discovery to production. It also outlines the bank's integrated leadership team with expertise across technical, legal, financial, and administrative functions. Key details include the bank being headquartered in Toronto with a global network and track record of over $8 billion in market capitalization for its group companies.
Forbes & Manhattan Corporate Presentation - January 2015ForbesandManhattan
F&M invests in resource companies with high growth potential, adding capital, talent, and strategy to increase their value. F&M's objective is to achieve superior returns for shareholders through active management of exploration, development, and production assets across various commodities. F&M provides portfolio companies access to expertise, networks, and financial resources to mitigate risks. Over the past 10 years, F&M has discovered over 20 million ounces of gold and 3 billion tons of iron, among other resources. It has a track record of consistently high returns through investments and exits globally.
Forbes Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on the natural resources sector. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality assets and advancing them from discovery to production. The company has a world-class team of over 150 professionals with expertise in mining, energy, agriculture, engineering, geology, law, finance, and administration. It provides integrated leadership and financing to natural resource companies from early-stage exploration through development.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality natural resource assets and advancing them from discovery to production. The company has a world-class team of over 200 professionals with expertise across mining, energy, agriculture, and finance. It provides timely access to capital to finance natural resource companies from early stage exploration through development.
The document summarizes Forbes & Manhattan, an integrated team that provides expertise and financing to resource companies to help strengthen them and increase their value. It has over 50 engineers and geologists with experience in mining, energy and agriculture globally. Case studies are provided of companies it has helped by providing technical expertise, completing studies, and securing financing and partnerships, including one project that increased in value by 7,700% after being acquired.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality assets and advancing them from discovery through to production. The company uses a disciplined investment and technical approach to build assets and deliver excellent returns for shareholders. Notable past successes include selling Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines for $4.9 billion after a 7,700% return and taking Avion Gold Corp to a $697 million market capitalization.
This document provides an overview of Forbes & Manhattan, an integrated mining group that brings together technical, operational, and financial expertise to strengthen mining companies and increase their value. It describes F&M's global network and footprint, the integrated team they have built including over 50 engineers and geologists, as well as legal, financial, and administrative support. Case studies are presented showing how F&M has successfully acquired, developed and increased the value of mining projects and companies around the world over the past 10 years.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality assets and advancing them from discovery through to production. The company uses a disciplined investment and technical approach to build assets and deliver excellent returns for shareholders, as shown through past successes like Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines which was acquired for $4.9 billion after Forbes & Manhattan grew its market capitalization from $1 million.
This document provides an overview of Forbes & Manhattan ("F&M"), an investment firm that invests in resource companies. It discusses F&M's business model of adding capital, talent, and strategy to resource assets to increase their value. Key points include:
- F&M aims to achieve superior returns for shareholders through active management of projects across various resource commodities.
- F&M provides portfolio companies access to expertise, financial resources, and political/industry connections typically only available to major mining companies.
- Over the past 10 years, F&M has discovered over 20 million ounces of gold and 3 billion tons of iron metal among other accomplishments.
- F&M has a proven track
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality assets and advancing them from discovery through to production. The company uses a disciplined investment and technical approach to build assets and deliver excellent returns for shareholders. It focuses on what it knows best - resource companies across various commodities. Case studies demonstrate its ability to acquire undervalued assets and increase their market capitalization significantly through active management.
This document provides an overview of Forbes & Manhattan, a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It discusses the company's business model, which involves using technical and operational expertise to identify and develop mineral, energy, and agriculture projects from exploration through production. Examples are given of past successful projects, such as Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines which was acquired for $4.9 billion, generating an over 8,500% return. The overview highlights the company's track record of raising capital and its international network which help develop projects on time and on budget for superior returns.
The document summarizes a mining investment firm that provides integrated teams with technical and operational expertise in mining projects. It has over 50 engineers and geologists with experience in various mining and resource assets around the world. The firm has a proven track record of discovering resources, building companies, and creating significant shareholder value through its technical expertise and access to political and industry networks in over 30 countries. It highlights some of the firm's past project successes and introduces its leadership team and advisory board.
Forbes & Manhattan Coal Corp. is a rapidly growing coal producer in Southern Africa with two operating mines - Magdalena mine producing bituminous coal and Aviemore mine producing anthracite coal. The company has over 51 million tonnes of measured bituminous coal resources at Magdalena and over 35 million tonnes of indicated and inferred anthracite coal resources at Aviemore. Forbes & Manhattan is targeting production of over 2 million tonnes per year through organic growth and acquisitions to become one of the largest coal producers in South Africa. The company is led by an experienced management team with extensive experience in the coal mining industry.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality natural resource assets and advancing them from discovery through production. The company has a world-class team of over 200 professionals with expertise across mining, energy, agriculture and finance. It provides timely access to capital to finance natural resource companies from early stage exploration through development.
This document provides an overview of the Miners, Operators, Builders organization, which brings together mining experts and capital to strengthen resource companies and increase their value. It has a global network of over 200 professionals with expertise in technical, financial, legal and administrative areas. Case studies are presented showing how the organization's teams have successfully taken projects from exploration to production, creating significant shareholder value in the process.
This document provides an overview of Forbes & Manhattan (F&M), an integrated mining group that assists resource companies by providing expertise, capital, and strategic support. It summarizes F&M's business model of strengthening mining companies and increasing their value through a global network in over 30 countries. Key details include F&M's track record of value creation through mining project development and company acquisitions, as well as an overview of its technical, financial, legal and advisory teams.
Forbes & Manhattan is a leading private merchant bank focused on building resource companies. It has a successful track record of identifying high quality assets and advancing them from discovery to production using a world-class team. Some of its past successes include growing Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines from $1 million to $4.9 billion at sale and turning around Avion Gold Corp's operations in Mali for significant value growth. The company focuses on disciplined investment and technical excellence to deliver superior returns for shareholders.
Amarillo Gold is an emerging gold producer focused on developing gold resources in Brazil. Its major projects include Mara Rosa, which is moving towards production based on a 2011 pre-feasibility study indicating 1.17 million ounces of gold in the measured and indicated categories. Lavras do Sul is a major gold prospect in southern Brazil that continues to increase its inferred resource estimate, currently at 520,000 ounces, through ongoing drilling. The company has an experienced management team with a proven track record in discovery, acquisition, and project development.
SAC September 2011 Corporate Presentationsoamsilver
South American Silver Corp. is growing and advancing one of the world's largest undeveloped silver and indium resources. The company has two large-scale deposits in South America - Malku Khota, one of the largest silver-indium-gallium resources, and Escalones, a high potential copper-silver-gold deposit. An updated study doubles estimated production at Malku Khota to 13.2 million ounces of silver, 80 tonnes of indium, and 15 tonnes of gallium per year for the first five years.
South American Silver Corp. October 2011 corporate presentation. Contains information about the company's silver-indium-gallium project in Bolivia and copper-silver-gold project in Chile.
SAC November 2011 Corporate Presentationsoamsilver
South American Silver Corp. November 2011 Corporate Presentation. Learn about Malku Khota, one of the world's largest undeveloped silver, indium and gallium resources. Contact us for more information.
Vedanta strategic priorities in Africa - Mining Indaba 2013Vedanta Group
Vedanta Resources outlines its strategic priorities in Africa and commitment to investing in the continent. It has invested over $4 billion in Africa since 2005 and operates tier-1 assets in Zambia, making it one of the top copper producers in Africa. Vedanta also has large iron ore assets under development in Liberia. The presentation emphasizes Vedanta's focus on sustainable development and contributing to local economies where it has operations.
The document discusses Almadex Minerals Ltd.'s option to earn a 65% interest in the Rosita copper-gold-silver project in Nicaragua. The project contains an inferred resource of 108.5 million lbs of copper, 118,500 ounces of gold, and 2.4 million ounces of silver in stockpiles. Initial drilling has identified a mineralized zone 1.1 km long and 200 m deep at the historic Santa Rita deposit. The project is located in an emerging copper-gold porphyry district in Nicaragua with potential for resource expansion and discovery of additional deposits.
Primero Mining Corporation held a presentation at the Precious Metals Summit in Geneva in April 2012 focused on production growth and exploration at its San Dimas gold-silver mine in Mexico. The presentation highlighted that Primero is a long-life, high-grade gold-silver producer generating significant cash flow, with exploration upside and expansion potential at San Dimas. It also emphasized the company's balanced capital structure and modest market capitalization.
Forbes & Manhattan invests in companies across various sectors that have high growth potential. It adds capital, talent, strategy and market expertise to strengthen companies and increase their value. Its objective is to achieve superior returns for shareholders through active management and development of projects. It has a proven track record of developing and often selling companies, with a team of specialists and global network to support deals. Developing new businesses carries risk, but F&M aims to mitigate it through hands-on involvement of technical experts and experienced advisors.
Forbes & Manhattan (F&M) is an investment firm that invests in companies across various sectors with high growth potential. F&M adds capital, talent, and strategy to strengthen portfolio companies and increase their value. Over the past 10 years, F&M has discovered significant mineral resources, produced gold and iron ore, and discovered or produced other commodities. F&M has a proven track record of transforming assets and achieving superior returns for shareholders through active management, technical expertise, and global connections.
F&M invests in resource companies to add capital, talent, and strategy to increase their value. F&M's objective is to achieve superior returns for shareholders through active management of exploration, development and production assets across various commodities. F&M provides portfolio companies access to technical, financial and political expertise to mitigate risks. Over the past 10 years, F&M has discovered billions of tons of resources including gold, iron ore, potash and oil, and produced millions of ounces of gold and tons of iron ore.
Forbes & Manhattan (F&M) is an investment firm that focuses on adding value to resource assets through capital investment, management expertise, and strategic guidance. F&M aims to achieve high returns for shareholders by actively managing projects from exploration to production across a range of commodities. F&M has a proven track record of transforming assets, with examples including discovering over 20 million ounces of gold resources and producing almost 1 million ounces, as well as executing profitable exits such as selling companies for billions of dollars in cash. F&M's success is driven by its specialized technical team and ability to mitigate risk through hands-on management from early-stage projects to operational mines.
F&M invests in resource companies and adds capital, talent, and strategy to increase their value. F&M's objective is to achieve superior returns for shareholders through active management of projects across various resource commodities. F&M provides portfolio companies access to technical, financial, and geopolitical expertise to transform early-stage assets into producing mines. F&M exits investments through public listings and mergers to realize significant returns over 3-5 years.
Forbes & Manhattan (F&M) is an investment firm that specializes in adding value to resource companies. F&M invests capital, management expertise, and strategic guidance to strengthen companies and increase their value from exploration to production. F&M has a proven track record of successfully developing and exiting portfolio companies, generating high returns for shareholders. It utilizes a unique integrated team with technical, operational, and financial expertise to manage risk and transform assets.
F&M invests in resource companies and adds capital, talent, and strategy to increase their value. F&M's team has expertise across mining, energy, and agriculture. They have a proven track record of taking projects from exploration to production. F&M uses an active management approach to mitigate risk and unlock value in assets. Their investments have resulted in multi-billion dollar exits and high returns for shareholders.
F&M invests in resource companies and adds capital, talent, and strategy to increase their value. F&M's team has expertise across mining, energy, and agriculture. They have a proven track record of taking projects from exploration to production. Notable deals include discovering over 20 million ounces of gold worth $34 billion, producing almost 1 million ounces of gold, and discovering over 3 billion tons of iron metal. F&M aims to achieve superior returns through active management and mitigating risk. They have strong expertise, relationships, and proven strategies to transform assets and achieve profitable exits.
Forbes & Manhattan (F&M) is an investment firm that invests in resource companies with growth potential. F&M adds capital, talent, and strategy to strengthen portfolio companies and increase their value. F&M has a proven track record of taking projects from exploration to production through active management. Their team of specialists has expertise across multiple commodities and jurisdictions. F&M aims to achieve superior returns for shareholders by mitigating risk and unlocking value at their portfolio companies.
F&M invests in resource companies and adds capital, talent, and strategy to increase their value. F&M's objective is to achieve superior returns for shareholders through active management of exploration, development, and production assets across various commodities. F&M provides portfolio companies access to technical, financial, political, and development expertise to mitigate risks. F&M has a proven track record of value creation through developing assets and successful exits over 10+ years.
The document discusses Forbes & Manhattan (F&M), an integrated mining team with expertise in mining operations, engineering, geology, finance, law and administration. It has projects in over 30 countries and provides its portfolio companies access to its global experts and networks. The document outlines F&M's track record of building and increasing the value of mining companies through development and highlights successful case studies, including Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines which was acquired for $4.9 billion, and Avion Gold which saw its market capitalization increase over 300%. It also introduces some of the senior technical experts that work with F&M companies.
The document summarizes a company that provides integrated mining teams and expertise to strengthen mining companies and increase their value. It has technical, legal, financial and administrative teams with experience in over 30 countries. Case studies are provided of mining companies it has founded or acquired that have significantly increased in value, such as Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines which was acquired for $4.9 billion after being founded by the company, and Alderon Iron Ore which doubled production. Biographies are given of some of the experienced mining engineers on its technical team.
The document provides an overview of Forbes & Manhattan (F&M), a group that invests in and develops natural resource assets. It describes F&M's integrated team approach, which combines technical expertise in mining, geology, engineering with financial and legal professionals. The team has expertise in metals, energy and agriculture. Case studies highlight how F&M has successfully acquired and developed projects, including creating billions in value through discoveries and acquisitions. Technical profiles give experience backgrounds for some of F&M's engineers and geologists. The document aims to demonstrate F&M's unique business model and track record of building value in resource companies and assets.
The document provides an overview of a company that invests in resource assets to unlock their value by strengthening companies and increasing their value. The company has a unique integrated team model built on technical, operational, and financial expertise. The team includes over 50 engineers, geologists, lawyers, financial experts, and other specialists with expertise in mining, energy, agriculture, and other industries. They have a global network and footprint with projects and operations in over 30 countries. Case studies are provided of investments that have successfully increased in value by billions of dollars. The technical team section profiles over 20 engineers, geologists, and other specialists that provide expertise across a wide range of commodities and geographies.
The document provides an overview of a company that invests in resource assets to unlock their value by strengthening companies and increasing their value. The company has a unique integrated team model built on technical, operational, and financial expertise. The team includes over 50 engineers, geologists, lawyers, financial experts, and other specialists with expertise in mining, energy, agriculture, and other industries. They have a global network and footprint with projects and operations in over 30 countries. Case studies are provided of investments that have successfully discovered resources and increased value, such as an iron ore project in Canada that was acquired for $1 million and later sold for $4.9 billion.
The document provides an overview of a company that brings together mining experts and professionals to strengthen and increase the value of resource companies and assets. It describes the company's unique integrated team model which provides mining companies access to a global network of political leaders, industry experts, technical teams, financial experts and more across over 30 countries. The document highlights some of the company's past successes in discovering resources and increasing the value of mining projects and companies. It also profiles some of the technical experts that comprise the company's team, including engineers, geologists and financial professionals with decades of mining industry experience.
This document provides an overview of a mining investment and advisory firm. It has a global network of over 200 mining professionals with expertise in engineering, geology, law, finance, and administration. The firm focuses on strengthening mining companies and increasing their value. It has had success discovering resources, building mines, and significantly increasing the market value of its client companies over the past 10 years. The document outlines some of the firm's past case studies and achievements in gold, iron ore, coal, and other commodities to demonstrate its track record and value-adding approach.
2. A Unique and Proven Model
Each company
has access to:
Global network of
Capital Talent political leaders
Industry experts
Strengthen
Companies & Technical teams
Increase Value Developmental teams
Financial experts
…in over 30
countries around
Strategy the world.
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3. Global Mining Footprint
Scandinavian
Metals
Castillian
Silver Bear
Pitchblack
Cap-Ex
Cap-Ex
Alderon Ferro Iron
Black Iron
Castillian
Mason Graphite
Rodinia Emerita
Dacha
TAG Resources
Alder Resources Allana
Brazil Potash East Asia Minerals
Belo Sun
East Asia Minerals
Sulliden Aguia
Castillian Aguia
Windamere
Irati Forbes Coal
Legacy Platinum
Allana
Rodinia
Forbes Offices Projects / Operations
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4. What We Bring
Integrated Team Built on Technical and Operational Expertise
and Accomplished Financial Markets Professionals
Stan Bharti
Founder and Advisory
Executive Chairman Board
Technical Legal Financial Admin /
Team Team Team Accounting
• Over 50 engineers • 11 (globally) • Over 30 people • Over 20
• Over 50 geologists full-time with expertise in accounting and
securities – M&A administration
• Expertise in all
lawyers and – Investment banking staff
mining, energy and
support staff – Corporate Finance
agriculture products
– Corporate Development
– Investor relations
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5. Who We Are
Executive Committee
Stan Bharti, P.Eng, Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO
Internationally educated as a professional mining engineer, Mr. Bharti has over 30 years
of experience in operations, public markets and finance. He has been instrumental in
acquiring, restructuring and financing numerous mining assets worldwide generating
billions in market capitalization. Mr. Bharti is bottom line driven with an enormous
capacity to manage multiple complex transactions.
Chief Operating Officer – Scott Moore
Chief Financial Officer – Deb Battiston
Agriculture David Argyle Legal Pat Gleeson
Corporate Finance Fred Leigh Gold Group Mark Eaton
Investments David Stein Iron Ore Group Matt Simpson
Geology David Gower Mine Engineering Mike Hoffman
Forbes West Mark Morabito Oil & Gas Ahmed Said
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6. International Advisory Board
General John Abizaid, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Served for 34 years in U.S. military; Commander of US Central Command 2003-2007
Peter Boot, South America
25 years in finance; experience in Brazil, Curacao, Venezuela, Paraguay & Bolivia
General Jay Garner, U.S. Army (Ret.)
35 years in the U.S. military; Command of Air Missile Defense Units during the Gulf War
General Ron Hite, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Served 33 years in the U.S. military; Senior Military Advisor to the Army Chief of Staff
Larry King, U.S.A.
American icon; Former Host of CNN’s Larry King Live
General Lewis MacKenzie, Canadian Army (Ret.)
Canadian Forces for 35 years; led the UN peacekeeping mission in Sarajevo
Hon. Pierre Pettigrew, PC, Canada
Served as Canadian Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Jim Rogers
Author, financial commentator and successful international investor.
General Sir Michael Rose, British Army (Ret.)
Highly decorated former SAS Commander for the British Army
Bernard Wilson
Corporate Finance and Investment Banking advisor with substantial experience in restructurings
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7. F&M at a Glance
Over the last 10 years, we have…
Discovered more than 20M oz of gold to 43-101 compliant standards worth
more than $34 billion in situ value today
Produced almost 1 million oz from mines that were built or re-started by our
teams. Another million ounces have been produced from gold mines bought
from F&M companies.
Discovered + 900 million tonnes of iron metal to 43-101 compliant standards
(and + 3 billion tonnes of iron ore)
Produced 3.3 million tonnes of saleable iron ore concentrate before being
acquired and another 12 million tonnes since.
Operated, expanded and produced successfully from coal and nickel mines.
Discovered under 43-101 or JORC compliant standards resources in silver,
zinc, nickel, potash, phosphate, vanadium, tungsten, lithium, and other
commodities.
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8. Building Companies & Creating Value
Cumulative Value Added
Source: Bloomberg, F&M 8
9. Our Fees
In 2012:
F&M charges on average $28,000 per month per company
Depending on size, stage of development, use of F&M internal resources
This includes ALL bonuses paid to F&M and Stan Bharti
These charges are fully disclosed in each company’s
quarterly reports under General & Administrative expenses
These fees provide the funding for F&M to operate a global network of more
than 200 senior mining/resource professionals who are instrumental in taking
projects from concept to commercial production
Technical, operations management, capital markets, legal, accounting,
investor relations and risk management
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10. Case Study : Avion Gold
An analysis of overhead costs of each of the F&M companies
reveals that they are run significantly cheaper than their peers
G&A per oz of gold production (2011)
G&A cost of $51/oz
Source: RBC Capital Markets Data, Forbes & Manhattan Research 10
11. Case Study : Avion Gold
G&A per oz of gold production (2011) – Avion Gold versus Peers
Source: RBC Capital Markets Data, Forbes & Manhattan 11
12. Belo Sun - Avion - Castillian - Sulliden
Relationship between G&A and Market Cap (2011) – Gold Companies
Source: RBC Capital Markets Data, Forbes & Manhattan Research 12
13. Iron Ore Companies
Relationship between G&A and Market Cap (2011) – Iron Ore Companies
Source: RBC Capital Markets Data, Forbes & Manhattan Research 13
14. Case Study: Consolidated Thompson
Founded Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines
• World Class Iron Ore Project in Quebec
• Built from exploration stage in 2005 through to production in 2010
• Completed scoping study, 3 feasibility studies, secured off-take and
financing agreements with China.
• Market cap when F&M got involved was $1 million; sale price market
capitalization of $4.9 billion
• Raised approximately $1 billion, including a strategic US$240 million
investment from Wuhan Iron & Steel Co. (WISCO)
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15. Case Study: Consolidated Thompson
Value Realized:
Acquired by Cleveland Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. for $4.9billion
$17.25
• ~7,700% return over 4 years
$0.22
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16. Case Study: Alderon Iron Ore
Founded Alderon Iron Ore in March 2010
• World class iron ore project in the heart of the Labrador Trough,
Canada’s Premier Iron ore District
• Kami Property consisted of three map-staked licences at the time of
acquisition (March 2010)
• Completed 2 NI 43-101 mineral resource estimates, a PEA, secured
a strategic partner and a major off-take agreement within two years
of acquiring the asset
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17. Case Study: Avion Gold
Founded Avion Gold Corp
• Acquired Tabakoto / Segala mine in Mali, West Africa mid-2008 from
Nevsun Resources for US$ 20 million
• Over US$150 million in infrastructure was invested by Nevsun:
brand new mill, accommodations, roads and power facilities
• Avion’s expert team turned around the operation and put the
property back into production. We build value in struggling assets
where others cannot – our technical team is one of the best in the
world
• 4.8 million ounce resource with significant exploration upside
MALI
BURKINA
FASO
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18. Case Study: Avion Gold
Production Ramping Up
Gold Production (000’s oz)
Potential to double
>$0.88
production
~100,000 oz $0.22
~50,000 oz Cost EDV
(Oct ‘07) Deal Value
• 300% return
• Market cap $390M
2009 2011 Future
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19. Technical Team Strength
John Begeman, Mining Engineer
Mr. Begeman, is a professional mining engineer with over 30 years of mining
experience and currently President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of
Avion Gold Corporation, a growing gold mining company in Mali, West Africa
and the largest company currently in the F&M Group. John was previously
President and CEO of Valencia Ventures Inc., Chief Operating Officer of Zinifex
Canada Inc., and Vice President, Western Operations of Goldcorp Inc.. Mr.
Begeman is also a director of Yamana Gold Inc. and Premier Gold Mines
Limited. He holds a B.Sc. in Mining Engineering, an M.Sc. in Engineering
Management and an MBA.
Mike Hoffman, Mining Engineer
Mr. Hoffman is a professional mining engineer with over 28 years of experience
in open pit and underground mine operations, projects, engineering and
corporate development. He served in senior executive positions at Crocodile
Gold, Crowflight Minerals Inc., Goldcorp Inc., Desert Sun Mining Corp., and
Yamana Gold Inc. He has been responsible for leading a team in the design
and construction of large mining projects such as the #3 Shaft Project at Red
Lake and the construction of Crowflight’s Bucko Mine. Currently, Mr. Hoffman is
a director of several F&M Group Companies including Aberdeen International
and Crocodile Gold. Mr. Hoffman holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in
mining engineering from Queen’s University.
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20. Technical Team Strength
Bruce Humphrey, Mining Engineer
Mr. Humphrey is a mining engineer with over 30 years experience with such
major companies as Goldcorp, Inco, Cominco and Noranda. He recently served
as Chairman of Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines Ltd. During his time as the
President and Chief Executive Officer of Desert Sun he contributed to the
successful development of the Jacobina Mine in Brazil. Prior to Desert Sun, Mr.
Humphrey served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at
Goldcorp Inc. during the re-development of its high-grade Red Lake mine. He is
a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario. Currently Mr. Humphrey
serves on several F&M boards including Chairman of Black Iron Mining (Iron
Ore, Ukraine).
Richard Bishop, Mining Engineer
Mr. Bishop is a mining engineer that joined F&M from RBC Capital Markets,
where he was a gold mining equities analyst covering exploration and
development stage mining companies. He has industry experience in gold,
molybdenum, titanium, tungsten, and phosphate, having worked for Mosaic,
Iluka Resources, Freeport McMoRan, and Barrick Gold. Mr. Bishop holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from Virginia Tech, and a
graduate certificate in Mining Engineering from the European Mining Course in
Finland, England, Germany, and the Netherlands.
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21. Technical Team Strength
Dave Anthony, Mining Engineer
Mr. Anthony has more than 30 years of engineering and environmental
experience in the mining industry. Recently, he worked with Barrick Gold Corp.
as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for African Barrick Gold (ABG) Mines &
Capital Projects. He also has held general management positions with Barrick's
gold and copper operations in Tanzania, directing the design, commissioning
and operation of greenfield projects. Mr. Anthony also completed designs for
mining companies across the globe while a senior metallurgist for SNC-Lavalin
Engineers & Constructors Ltd., a leading Toronto-based engineering and
construction group. He is a graduate of Queens University and holds a
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering.
Chantal Lavoie, Mining Engineer
Mr. Lavoie is a professional mining engineer with more than 25 years of
experience in mining operations and projects. Mr. Lavoie has previously spent
eight years at De Beers Canada Inc. where he was responsible for the
Canadian operations including Snap Lake and Victor mines, the Gahcho Kue
project and was acting CEO of De Beers Canada. He has also worked for
Barrick Gold Corporation at Goldstrike in Nevada and Aur Resources Inc. at the
former Louvicourt mine.
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22. Technical Team Strength
Neil Ringdahl, Mining Engineer
Mr. Ringdahl is a mining engineer with 17 years experience held in senior
management positions with a number of companies including Anglo Platinum,
Golden Star Resources, and an executive position with Peruvian base metals
producer Volcan Companía Minera. Most recently, he was country manager for
Ancash Mining (now a Korea Zinc subsidiary). On behalf of the defaulting
creditors, he was responsible for taking the company through the administration
process. He also financed and managed the construction and commissioning of
its silver/base metals concentrator and mine. Neil has led a number of mining
and project teams on mines across South America and Africa. He spent five
years as a consultant specializing in strategic and tactical mine planning on
various diamond, precious and base metals mines around the world.
Peter Tagliamonte, Mining Engineer
Mr. Tagliamonte is a professional mining engineer and also holds an MBA from
the Richard Ivey School of Business, at the University of Western Ontario. He
is the former President and CEO of Central Sun Mining Inc. and Chief
Operating Officer of Desert Sun Mining Corp. where he was responsible for the
development of the Jacobina Mine in Brazil into a 4,200-tonne-per-day mining
operation. Mr. Tagliamonte has over 25 years of progressive managerial
experience building and operating mines worldwide, notably in Central and
South America. In 2005, he received the Mining Journal's "Mine Manager of the
Year" award in recognition for his work in the mining sector.
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23. Technical Team Strength
Allan Polk, Mining Engineer
Mr. Polk is a mining engineer with over 20 years of experience in mine
operations and consulting for both underground and open pit mines in a variety
of commodities at mines and projects around the world. He is an expert in
resource to reserve conversion as a qualified person for technical reports and
as a corporate representative at operating mines. Allan recently worked at Pan
American Silver Corporation as the Director of Mining Engineering and was a
Principal Engineer at Snowden Mining Industry Consultants in Vancouver.
Mark Trevisiol, Engineer
Mr. Trevisiol is a professional mechanical engineer with over 24 years of
management experience in the base metals industry, the majority of which
have been spent specifically in the nickel sector. Between August 2009 and
December 2010, Mr. Trevisiol acted as CEO of Crowflight Minerals. Mr.
Trevisiol was the Chief Operating Officer of Liberty Mines, where he was
responsible for their mining and milling operations in Timmins, Ontario.
Formerly General Manager of Business Development & Strategy of Xstrata
Nickel Sudbury Operations, Mr. Trevisiol spent 18 years with Falconbridge Ltd
in various roles, including General Manager of the Sudbury Smelter business
unit, Production Manager of the Sudbury smelter and Superintendent of the
Kidd Creek zinc operations. He holds a mechanical engineering degree from
the University of Waterloo.
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24. Technical Team Strength
David Gower, Geologist
Mr. Gower has over 20 years of experience in exploration with Falconbridge,
Noranda (now X-strata) most recently as Director of Global Nickel and PGM
exploration. He was a member of the Senior Operating Team responsible for
mining projects with Falconbridge. He has led exploration teams which were
responsible for brownfields discoveries at Raglan and Sudbury, Matagami,
Falcondo – DR, and greenfield discoveries at Araguaia in Brazil, Kabanga in
Tanzania and significant increases in known resources at Kabanga in Tanzania
and El Pilar in Mexico. He has a Bachelor of Science In Geology from Saint
Francis Xavier University and a Masters degree in Geology from Memorial
University.
David Stein, Geologist
Mr. Stein is an investment manager specializing in natural resource assets and
companies. He is the CEO of Aberdeen International, our in-house fund
management company. He served as director for three public companies and
three private companies with direct experience in and exposure to Latin
America, Asia, and Africa. Mr. Stein is a former top-ranked mining equity
analyst with Cormark Securities/Sprott Securities in Canada. He earned a
Bachelors’ degree in Geological Engineering and Masters’ degree in Geology
from Queen’s University, Canada.
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25. Technical Team Strength
Bill Pearson, Geologist
Dr. Pearson is a professional geologist with 38 years of experience in the
national and international mining industry in all phases from grassroots
exploration through to advanced projects and mine development. Has carried
out exploration programs in 15 countries in North and South America, Europe,
East Asia and Australia. He was the former Vice President, Exploration for
Desert Sun Mining Corp. prior to the April 2006 takeover by Yamana Gold Inc.
and the former Executive Vice President, Exploration for Central Sun prior to
the April 2009 takeover by B2Gold Inc. He holds a B.Sc. In Geology from the
University of British Columbia and a M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Queens University in
Ontario.
Joseph Arengi, Geologist
Mr. Arengi is a professional geologist with 38 years of exploration and
operational experience throughout Canada, Central America, South America
and Africa. Prior to joining Alder Resources, Mr. Arengi was V. P. Exploration for
Hana Mining Ltd. where he managed the team that discovered 4.0Bn pounds of
copper and 60MMoz of silver in the Kalahari Copper Belt of northwest
Botswana. Prior to that he was Regional Exploration Manager of Central
America and the Caribbean Basin for Aur Resources Inc., a mid-tier copper
producer acquired by Teck Resources Ltd. in 2007. He holds a M.Sc. in
Geology from the University of Toronto and a B.Sc. in Geology from the State
University of New York.
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26. Technical Team Strength
Bill Nielsen, Geologist
Mr. Nielsen is a professional geologist with over 35 years of worldwide mineral
exploration and development experience. Most recently, he has been working
as a senior industry consultant to mining exploration companies working with a
variety of commodities in various countries and geological environments. From
2003 to 2008, Mr. Nielsen was the V.P. Exploration of Nevsun Resources Ltd.,
where he played a significant role in the discovery of the Bisha gold-VMS
deposit in Eritrea. He has worked with the F&M group since early 2010.
Sarah Palmer, Geologist
Dr. Palmer is a professional geologist that previously spent fourteen years as
an exploration geologist and consultant to the Canadian oil and mining
industries. She has managed projects and conducted exploration programs for
both junior and major international mining companies over a broad range of oil
and mineral commodities, including uranium, gold, base metals, and platinum
group metal deposits. She holds a B.Sc. (Cum Laude) from Saint Mary’s
University, M.Sc. in structural geology from Dalhousie University, and a Ph.D. in
geochemistry from Queen’s University.
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27. Technical Team Strength
Helio Diniz, Geologist
Mr. Diniz has over 30 years of experience, most recently as Director of
Exploration, Brazil for Xstrata (formerly Noranda – Falconbridge). In this role,
he was a primary discoverer of the world class Araguaia Nickel Deposits (+100
million tonnes, 1.5% Ni) which are currently undergoing scoping studies by
Xstrata Nickel. He also assembled one of the most impressive property
portfolios in the prolific Carajas Mineral District and the land position at
Mangabal. Prior to that, he worked with GENCOR South Africa, and was
involved in the evaluation and development of the Sao Bento gold mine in
Brazil which operated for 25 years.
William Randall, Geologist
Mr. Randall is a professional geologist with extensive experience in mineral
exploration and production, including lithium projects in South America. Mr.
Randall has run and supervised numerous discoveries and has taken deposits
from the resource stage through to feasibility and production.
Raymond Spanjers, Geologist
Mr. Spanjers has twenty-nine years experience in industrial exploration, plant
and mine management. Mr. Spanjers joined Rodinia from FMC Lithium division,
where he explored for lithium brine deposits in Nevada and the Andean Puna of
Argentina.
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