Technical Management


 
Jim Yin-- Ph.D., M.S, B.Sc (Geology, China, British Columbia)
Position: General Manager

17+ years of international geological and managerial experience working on numerous projects across North America, China, and Australia
Served as Chief Geologist, Exploration Manager, Mine Manager, Chief Representative, and Project Manager and supervised several joint ventures throughout his career

 
William Hoffer -- B.Sc. (Geology, South Dakota)
Position: Mine Geologist

20+ years of precious metals industry experience primarily as a senior manager in underground and surface mine production with a focus on project management
In depth experience in pre-feasibility study (underground and surface), reserve auditing (internal and external), deposit modeling, mine construction and pre-production development, mine design and layout, land management and lease negotiation, and budgeting

 
John Zimmerman -- M.S. (Geology, Arizona)
Position: Head of Exploration

26+ years experience in gold exploration in the western U.S.A. and China
Expert in Carlin-style and orogenic-type gold deposit exploration, active in all exploration and development phases
Contributed to the success of several previous explorers including Newmont, Goldfields Mining, Meridian Gold, Gateway Gold, Palladon Ventures and BHP Minerals International
Co-discoverer of the Chimney Creek (Twin Creeks) Mine in northern Nevada

 
Richard Shao -- Ph.D. (Metallurgy, Beijing)
Position: Agent for China

Former acting Department Head (Mineral Processing) at China University of Mining and Technology
Numerous years as advisor and consultant to mineral processing and evaluation companies