Leadership
Our team is composed of experts who have managed and advised over 20 public mining companies, bringing extensive experience in both the Public Mining Sector and Capital Markets.
Management & Directors
ROBERT L’HEUREUX, MSc. P.Geol
CEO & Director
+25 years experience in the global mining sector as a Professional Geologist in mineral exploration globally having managed grassroots through to resource definition drill programs on a wide variety of base and precious metals projects. During his career Mr. L’Heureux has managed exploration campaigns of several multi-million ounce gold deposits. He is the current CEO, President & Director of Metalero Mining Corp (MLO.V),
JOHN WILLIAMSON, P.Geol
Chairman & Director
IAN HARRIS, B.Sc. P.Eng.
Independent Director
+20 years experience in the global mining sector, mining engineer, accomplished senior mining executive leading mining projects from open-pit and underground development to processing operations. Previously VP and Country Manager for Corriente Resources, overseeing feasibility studies, initial engineering, and the commencement of construction at the Mirador mine in Ecuador. Successfully leading to the sale of Corriente for $692 M
USD. Ian is the current CEO of Copper Giant (CGNT.V).
SEAN MAGER
CFO & Director
+30 years of experience in the global mining sector, extensive expertise in corporate development, stakeholder relations, regulatory affairs, finance, and operations. Co-Founder of the Metals Group of companies.
SEAN KINGSLEY
Independent Director
+18 years of experience in the junior mining sector, specializing in corporate development, strategy, and capital raising. He is the President & CEO of Gold Hunter Resources (HUNT.CSE) and President of Investor Events. Sean has an extensive network
in mining and capital markets holding various directorships and actively contributing to industry associations.
ALEX HORSLEY
Strategic Advisor
+20 years of experience in the mining sector & capital markets, specializing in finance, corporate development, and investor relations. He has built an extensive network of mining professionals, investment bankers, mining analysts, investment advisors & strategic investors. Founder, Director, and (former CEO) of Emperor Metals (AUOZ.CSE).
Advisory Committee
ERNIE MAST– M.Eng and P.Eng
+30 years of experience in the global mining sector with technical and C-Suite experience working for major, mid-tier & junior mining companies. He has led some major projects and operations as well as helped start-up companies grow into legitimate development opportunities. Ernie has worked for several majors and mid-tier companies including Noranda, Falconbridge, Xstrata, Inmet, New Gold, and Primero. Currently President & Managing Director of Cygnus Metals (CY5.ASX, CYG, TSXV).
RAHIM KASSIM-LAKHA – Strategic Advisor
+ 29 years of experience in global investing, capital markets, and M&A advisory. Former Portfolio Manager at U.S. Global Investors, where he orchestrated over $5 billion in high-value transactions and has managed > $1 B US with 3 award winning funds.. Held pivotal roles with renowned institutions including Fidelity Capital and Toronto-based banks and boutique firms. His strategic acumen and ability to navigate complex financial landscapes have
consistently positioned him at the forefront of the industry. Mr. Lakha will play a significant role in providing strategic advisory to the CEO and Board of Directors, and he also manages his own family office, Blue Sail Capital.
JOHN LABRECQUE, P.Geol
+26 years of experience in the exploration and mining sector, he bings a proven record of driving signifigant asset value. As a Professional Geologist, his expertise spans technical and senior management roles with major and junior mining companies across Canada, Africa, and Asia. He has successfully identified and developed valuable assets, from grassroots exploration to advanced project development.
CAROLINE BLEAY, BA, IAP2
+14 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, corporate communications and media relations for major natural resource companies including oil & gas and forestry. Designated IAP2 certification holder with years of experience in Indigenous and community engagement, as well as public affairs and policy.
MICHAEL DUFRESENE, P.Geol
+35 years as a professional geologist, consultant, and advisor in the global mining sector, having been instrumental in advancing numerous world-class mining projects as the Principal of APEX Geoscience Ltd. He serves as Vulcan’s independent and Qualified Person.
JEFF WAREHAM, BA Econ
+30 years experience in the mining sector and financial services industry. He is the former Vice President of two major Canadian brokerage firms. In this role, he was actively involved in the IPO of the 2012 TSX Venture stock of the year and the IPO of the largest revenue stock on the TSX.V.
MALCOLM DORSEY, M.Sc. and P.Geol
+12 years of experience in the mining sector in identifying, advancing, and de-risking copper and gold projects across the Americas and Europe. As the co-founder and CEO of Torr Metals, he leads the company’s strategic exploration initiatives, focusing on unlocking value through systematic project development and discovery. Holding an MSc in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Calgary, Malcolm specializes in early-stage project generation.