Consultants and Advisors

Dave is a geologist actively involved in exploration and mine geology for junior exploration companies and multinational corporations for the past 47 years. He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC. Dave has designed and managed programs ranging from grass roots exploration to advanced drilling for gold, silver, diamonds, rare earths, gypsum, and base metals, mainly in the Province of BC, and also in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Western U.S.A., and Mexico. He was employed by Cominco Ltd. for 24 years. During this time he was involved with mapping local and regional geology at the Sullivan Mine and was also involved with the development and use of the Aldridge Marker Bed Horizons as a proven exploration tool. Dave discovered the Fors lead-zinc-silver Sedex massive sulphide occurrence in 1966 and the Vine lead-zinc-silver-gold vein deposit in 1976. Since 1998, Mr. Pighin has been a self-employed Consulting Geologist with HighGrade Geological Consulting, located in Cranbrook, BC, Canada.

Michael is a geologist actively involved in exploration and mine geology for junior exploration companies for the past 18 years. He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. During his career he has mentored with Dr. Trygve Hoy, PhD, PEng, starting in 2007. Michael has developed and managed programs ranging from grass roots exploration to drilling for gold, silver and base metals; mainly in the provinces of B.C. and Ontario. He is an accomplished field geologist with strong skills in detailed mapping, structural analysis, data processing and use of GIS software in preparation of geological compilations and models.

Charles “Chuck” is a renowned geologist and prospector who has been at the forefront of heavy mineral exploration projects for over 40 years. He and his team are credited with the discovery of North America’s first commercial diamond pipes, what is now the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, as well as base and precious metals worldwide. He is also well-known for his philanthropic support for health care initiatives at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Mr. Fipke received an honours degree in Geology from the University of British Columbia in 1970 and was awarded an honourary Doctorate of Technology from Okanagan University College. He has worked with Kennicott Copper, Cominco, and others. He founded Cantex Mine Development, Metalex Ventures, and CF Mineral Research, which is one of the leading heavy mineral research laboratories in the world.

Margot has more than 25 years of capital markets experience with expertise as a Senior Portfolio Manager for North American and global natural resource portfolios. She has held senior roles at leading asset management firms including TD Asset Management, Marret Asset Management Inc. and CPP Investment Board. She was cited as a Brendan Wood TopGun Investment Mind (Platinum) for five consecutive years. Margot has a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Economics from McGill University, an MBA from Richard Ivey School of Business, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder.

Brian is a member of Engineers and Geoscientists of BC and a retired member of the Law Societies of BC and Yukon. He recently retired from the law firm of Dentons Canada where he acted for clients involved in Environment and Natural Resources; Securities and Corporate Finance; Energy; and Mining in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Brian remains active in mining industry matters with involvement in organizations such as PDAC, MABC, NI 43-101 Committee, Geoscience BC, and other industry organizations. Brian was a Director of the former Aboriginal Mine Training Association that trained almost 2000 First Nations people for employment in the mining industry. He was also past National Chair of the Natural Resources Section of the Canadian Bar Association and past adjunct professor of mining law at the UBC Law School.