Mr. Perrault spent the first 15 years of his career working with some of Canada's largest financial institutions, including National Bank, Merrill-Lynch, CIBC and Scotia Capital. He has extensive experience in securities trading, human resources management and financial analysis. His focus throughout his career has been on small to medium cap companies worldwide. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and obtained his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1997. Since 2007, Mr. Perrault has been providing independent consulting services to clients which benefit from his experience in going-public transactions, spin-offs, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions. Over the last 30+ years, through extensive travel, he has developed a significant international network of strategic relationships. He regularly publishes several blogs, and occasionally special situation research reports.

Dr. Sergei Diakov is an extremely experienced geologist/manager, who has worked for several large mining corporations in regional geology, structural analysis, geochemistry and geology of ore deposits, prospecting and exploration of various types of ore deposits, incorporating economic assessment of mineral projects, management of exploration programs, management of health and safety, environmental, geological, and social risks. He has widespread experience working in multicultural environments, building efficient and successful exploration teams. His advanced experience involves several mineral commodities (porphyry copper, gold, nickel, base metals, potash, metallurgical coal and diamonds). ​ Dr. Diakov has a proven discovery record: leading his BHP team to the original discovery of Oyu Tolgoi Porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposit in Mongolia and, most recently, he led his AngloGold Ashanti team resulting in a significant copper-gold porphyry discovery Nuevo Chaquiro in Colombia.Dr. Diakov has a professional reputation of excellent safety performance, effective leadership skills and team building capabilities with a strong discipline and commitment to designing, planning and execution of exploration and development programs.

Mr. Martins has 30 years of experience in the exploration and mining sector. He graduated from the Faculty of Sciences of Lisbon (1973) and has a MsC in Economic Geology from the same faculty (1995) and also several national and international post-graduation courses. He was a former Director of the Mineral Resources Department at the Geology and Mining Institute (the Geological Survey) and a former Director of the Mines and Quarries Department at the Directorate-General of Energy and Geology (the Mining Authority). He has participated in several national and international research projects, especially in the mineral exploration, environmental geology and mining heritage fields, the majority of them with co-ordination functions and coordinated several international working groups, like the “Mineral Resources Topic Network” and the “Minerals Policy Sector” of the EuroGeoSurveys (1997- 2002) and the CYTED Ibero-American Network “Land Use and Mineral Resources” (2002-2007). He was the Portuguese representative on the “Raw Materials Supply Group” of DG Enterprise and Industry of the European Commission (June 2010- August 2012) and, as an expert, on the “UNECE Expert Group on Resource Classification” (October 2010-August 2012). He has more than 100 national and international peer review publications and has participated in 375 congresses, workshops and seminars, presenting papers in 93 of them, being also a teacher in more than 20 short courses for graduated students

An accomplished geologist and project director with over a decade of specialized experience in mineral exploration, project management, and the application of advanced technologies in geology. His diverse skill set encompasses geological modeling, strategic planning for drilling operations, and data analysis, applied across numerous high-profile projects throughout North America. Recent work includes leadership roles on the Red Lake Cole Gold Project in Ontario and the Mustang Project in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Queensway region. Mr. McBreairty’s expertise in 3D modeling (Seequent Target), remote sensing (ASTER, Landsat-7), and AI applications supports a technology-forward approach to modern exploration challenges. He has effectively led multidisciplinary teams, overseen complex drilling operations, and developed GIS-based georeferencing and data management solutions tailored to project needs. Currently, he consults for multiple entities, focusing on porphyry projects in Nevada, where he provides strategic geological insights. In addition to his technical competencies, Mr. McBreairty demonstrates excellence in logistical planning, field operations, and regulatory compliance, consistently delivering results in demanding environments. His professional portfolio underscores a commitment to innovation, strategic leadership, and meaningful contributions to the advancement of the resource sector.

Richard R. Redfern, M.S., C.P.G. No. 10717 Consulting Geologist & Qualified Person (NI 43-101) Richard R. Redfern is a seasoned consulting geologist with a career spanning over four decades in the global mineral exploration industry. As a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG No. 10717) and a Qualified Person under Canada's National Instrument 43-101, Mr. Redfern has played a pivotal role in evaluating, advancing, and reporting on mineral assets across the Americas. His areas of expertise include: Porphyry Copper-Gold Systems Skarn and Carbonate Replacement Deposits (CRDs) Precious and Base Metals Rare Metals and Industrial Minerals Tailings Resource Evaluation Mr. Redfern has authored and signed off on numerous NI 43-101 technical reports for mineral properties across multiple commodities, including gold, silver, copper, cobalt, tantalum, hard rock lithium, uranium, and diamonds. His work is characterized by a methodical and rigorous approach to data validation, geological modeling, and field-based due diligence. Key Roles and Accomplishments: Copper Chief Property, Nevada Mr. Redfern has been involved in the Copper Chief property since at least 2003, visiting the site numerous times and leading the technical validation of geochemical, geological, and structural data. He continues to serve as the Qualified Person for the project under Fairchild Gold Corp, validating exploration efforts and signing off on all technical disclosures and press releases​ Historical Data Analysis & QA/QC Oversight He has verified historical datasets from previous operators (e.g., pre-NI 43-101 sampling), conducted risk assessments on legacy data reliability, and integrated them with modern exploration workflows. Technical Reporting Notably recognized for his clarity and depth in 43-101 technical reports, Richard’s work is considered a benchmark in industry reporting compliance and geoscientific communication. Reputation: Richard is highly regarded for his: Integrity in geoscientific evaluation, Thorough understanding of the geological framework of the southwestern United States, particularly Nevada, Ability to translate complex geological information into actionable exploration strategies.

Guy Lauzier is a seasoned mining engineer and consultant with decades of experience advancing major gold and base metal projects worldwide. Over his career, he has held senior technical and leadership roles with leading mining companies including Iron Ore Company of Canada, Breakwater Resources, Lundin, Trafigura, and Torex Gold, where he contributed to mine development, feasibility studies, and large-scale operations. Known for his ability to bridge engineering excellence with practical execution, Lauzier has successfully guided projects from early-stage exploration through to production. Today, he continues to advise companies and investors on project evaluation, optimization, and long-term value creation.