Board of Directors
Board of Directors at PDAC 2024
Elaine Ellingham, P.Geo, MBA, M.Sc
President & CEO, Executive ChairmanOver 30 years of mining industry experience in exploration, production, corporate development and numerous Board & executive roles. National Leader, Mining at TSX for 8 years. At Richmont Mines Inc., acted as lead director for 7 years, stepped in as interim CEO, introducing a new chapter for the gold producer, and remained on the Board through to the successful near-billion-dollar acquisition by Alamos. Current Director at Alamos, previously at Wallbridge Mining and Aurania Resources. Significant capital markets and M&A experience.
Derek Macpherson P.Eng., MBA, BEng Mgt
Lead DirectorTen years of capital markets experience in mining, identifying investment opportunities, consulting on business strategy, and raising money for junior mining companies. Most recently as a mining executive and director, with prior experience as a Mining Analyst and Investment Banker at both boutique and bank-owned investment dealers. Derek started as a metallurgist and is of Guyanese descent. He is currently Executive Chairman of West Point Gold Corp. (formerly Gold79 Mines Ltd.) and was previously President and CEO of Gold79 Mines Ltd. He holds the position of Executive Chairman of Olive Resource Capital Inc.
Drew Anwyll, M.Eng., P.Eng.
DirectorMr. Anwyll is a mining engineer with over 25 years of international experience in operations startup, construction, and project management of both open pit and underground mines. He is currently Chief Operating Officer of Generation Mining Limited. Mr. Anwyll previously held the position of Senior Vice President, Technical Services at Detour Gold Corporation, where he led the strategic work associated with long term planning, exploration, technical and operational oversight of the large Detour Lake gold mine. Prior to this role, he was VP Operations and Mine General Manager at Detour during the construction and initial start-up of the mine. Mr. Anwyll was a Director of another Guyana-focused Company, through to its recent acquisition. He holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree of Engineering from McGill University.
Don Dudek, P.Geo
DirectorGeologist with over 40 years of experience in numerous executive and technical roles, including five M&A transactions. Don has significant experience in West African gold exploration. He served as President and CEO of Savary Gold Corp., which was sold to Semafo Inc. in 2019. Held senior roles with Endeavour Mining Corp., Avion Gold Corp., Aur Resources, Desert Gold Ventures and Wolfden Resources Corp.
Nadine Miller, MBA, P.Eng.
DirectorVice President JDS Engineering. Former Director of Wesdome Gold Mines and a Strategic Advisor at Awz Ventures, a venture capital fund. A professional engineer in design and project management in mining and transportation.
Lon Shaver, CFA
DirectorOver 25 years of capital markets and corporate finance experience. Currently President at Silvercorp Metals. Held investment banking roles with Raymond James and Merrill Lynch. B.Comm. degree with a major in finance, and CFA charterholder.