John Williamson, P.Geol., CEO and Director - Mr. Williamson has a Bachelor of Science, Specialization in Geology, (1988) from the University of Alberta.  He is an independent consultant and entrepreneur with more than twenty years experience, including fourteen years in the management, development and governance of public companies conducting worldwide mineral exploration and mining.  He is a founder of ten junior resource and or mining companies with gold, nickel and diamond-based operations in Canada, Western Australia, South America and Africa.

He has served as Chairman, President, CEO, CFO and or Director of TSX Venture listed companies; CBR Gold Corp. (since August 1998), Brilliant Mining Corp (since September 2003); Indicator Minerals Inc (since April 2001); Kaminak Gold Corporation (since November 2005); and Cedar Mountain Exploration Inc. (since March 2006). Of these, Brilliant Mining Corp was named to the 2007 TSX Venture 50^TM, a ranking of Canada´s top emerging public companies listed on TSX Venture Exchange, as a "Top 10 Mining Company" based on a formula that includes revenue, return on investment, market cap growth, and trading volume.  During his tenure John has helped raise over $100 million in equity or debt financing, conducted over $70 million in exploration and has grossed over $95 million in metal sales.

Mr. Williamson is a professional geologist registered with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA). He is also a Fellow of the Geological Association of Canada and Member of both the Society of Economic Geologists.

Sean Mager, B.Com., CFO and Director - Mr. Mager has a Bachelor of Commerce (1989) from the University of Alberta and more than twenty years of experience in management and governance of private and public enterprise. Since 1998, Mr. Mager has co-founded and developed several public companies conducting exploration and mining worldwide, with precious metal, base metal and diamond interests in North and South America, Australia and Africa. He currently serves as Vice President, Director and/or Chief Financial Officer for North Country Gold Corp, Niblack Mineral Development Inc, Brilliant Mining Corp, Cedar Mountain Exploration Inc, Kaminak Gold Corporation and Grizzly Diamonds Inc, all of which are listed on the TSXV. Of these, Brilliant Mining Corp was named in 2007 and 2008 to the “TSX Venture 50^TM”, a ranking of Canada’s top emerging public companies listed on TSX Venture Exchange, as a “Top 10 Mining Company” based on a formula that includes revenue, return on investment, market cap growth, and trading volume.

John Robins, P.Geo., Chairman - Mr. Robins is a professional geologist based in Vancouver, BC, with over 25 years of experience as an independent exploration geologist and entrepreneur. A 1984 graduate of the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Geology, Mr. Robins initially worked as a self employed prospector and geologist in BC and Northern Canada. In 1988, he founded Hunter Exploration Group, one of Canada’s most successful private exploration companies. Mr. Robins has also been active in starting several successful public exploration and development companies culminating in 2005 with his co-founding of the Discovery Group of Companies. In addition to his role with the Discovery Group, Mr. Robins also sits on the Boards of several successful publically traded exploration companies.

His experience in everything from grass roots exploration to production is complemented by his success in the capital markets and financing activities. In 2008, Mr. Robins was recognized for his achievements in mining exploration by the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia with the H.H. "Spud" Huestis Award. This is recognized as the highest award given for mineral exploration and is awarded to those who have made “a significant contribution to enhance the mineral resources of British Columbia and/or the Yukon Territory, through the original application of prospecting techniques or other geoscience technology”.

Leigh Junk, Dip Surv, GDip Min Eng, MSc Min Econ, Director - Leigh Junk graduated from the University of Ballarat in 1992 with a Graduate Diploma of Mining and obtained a Diploma of Surveying from Wembley Technical College in 2000. He is currently studying towards obtaining a Masters in Mineral Economics and an MBA from Curtin University. Mr. Junk commenced his professional career in 1992 as a Surveyor, progressing to Senior Mining Engineer with several mining companies throughout Western Australia, including Pilbara Manganese Pty Ltd, WMC Resources Ltd. and Mincor Operations Pty Ltd. Leigh and his brother Ian, were recipients of the Goldfields Business of the Year Award 2003 (Donegal Resources) and the 2003 E&Y Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He is a specialist in the area of mine planning involving feasibility studies, project evaluation, production scheduling and mine design. Mr. Junk is a Director of the Goldfields Credit Union and a Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgists.

Ian Junk, BEng (Mining), MAusIMM, MCME, Director - Mr. Junk holds a WA 1st Class Mine Manager Ticket (1996); Bachelor Engineering (Mining) Hons. from WA School of Mines – Kalgoorlie (1990); and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Mining) Hons. from WA School of Mines – Kalgoorlie (1988). He is a former member of the Board of Management for WA School of Mines and was a recipient of the Goldfields Business of the Year Award 2003 (Donegal Resources) and the 2003 E&Y Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Currently, Mr. Junk is Managing Director, Donegal Resources Pty Ltd. and has 13 years experience in underground and open pit mining operations, both small and large scale in technical and managerial roles. Ian has gained a reputation for his excellent technical knowledge and for being a systematic, thorough mine manager, using a team-based approach to solve challenging situations. His experience has been gained at Mt. Gibson Gold Project, various mines in Mt Isa, Tick Hill Gold Mine and Otter, Coronet and Long Shaft mines in Kambalda. Ian was instrumental in the formation of the Mitel Joint Venture, which was the successful tenderer for the Miitel and Wannaway lease blocks sold by WMC Resources Ltd in 2000.

Robert L. Carpenter, Ph.D., P. Geo., Director - Dr. Carpenter is one of the founders behind Kaminak Gold Corporation and is a practicing professional geologist.  He has been involved in all aspects of precious and base metal exploration for over 16 years.  Dr. Carpenter has more than ten years of experience with BHP-Billiton Ltd., Placer Dome Inc., and WMC Resources Ltd., focusing primarily on early stage exploration projects throughout Canada, Australia and the United States.  While with WMC Resources Ltd., he spent time on gold and nickel projects throughout North America.  More recently, he spent three years with the Federal Department of Indian and Northern Affairs of Canada.  He was responsible for evaluating technical reports submitted on mineral claims, prospecting permits and mining leases as required under the Canada Mining Regulations and recommend their approval/rejection based on compliance.  After his federal government employment, Dr. Carpenter served as Senior Exploration Geologist for Committee Bay Resources Ltd. and the Hunter Exploration Group for two years.  Dr. Carpenter obtained his B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario and completed his Ph.D. thesis on the regional geological setting of the Meliadine Lake gold deposits located near Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. Dr. Carpenter is certified by the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (P. Geo).