Mr. Gagné is an owner of a Heavy Civil Construction Company located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Mr. Gagné has over twenty years experience in mineral exploration and has successfully completed many projects for major and junior mining and exploration companies. Mr. Gagné also serves on the board of Metal CORP Limited.

Armando Plastino recently retired as the Chief Executive Officer of Essar Global's Canadian subsidiary, Essar Steel Algoma Inc. in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, after a career spanning nearly 39 years. Mr. Plastino was Chief Executive Officer of Essar Steel Algoma Inc. from April 2009 until his retirement in April 2011. Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer (from April 2008 until April 2009) and Vice President Operations (from March 2001 until April 2008). Mr. Plastino is also the Chair of the Board of Governors of Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie. He is a 1972 electrical engineering technology graduate of Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario.

Mr. Jorayev has over 20 years of experience in accounting, financial management, and corporate operations. He has extensive expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, risk management, and the development of financial systems that support effective executive decision-making. As Chief Financial Officer of Rockex Mining Corporation, he is responsible for the company's financial reporting, capital management, and corporate governance. He is recognized for his disciplined approach to financial oversight and his commitment to transparency and accountability in corporate governance.