With over four decades of expertise in mineral exploration and corporate development Alexander Davidson stands out as a distinguished mining executive worldwide. As Executive Vice President of Barrick Gold he drove the company to become the leading gold producer globally by securing major discoveries and making strategic acquisitions. Through his leadership Barrick Gold discovered and developed world-class deposits such as Lagunas Norte, Pascua-Lama, Pierina, and Veladero. Alex earned a place in the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame as a 2023 inductee while receiving numerous industry honors. He holds board positions with both South Pacific Metals Corp. and Capital Limited. Alex holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Economic Geology from McGill University.

Committee Membership: Technical and Sustainability (Chair), Audit, Compensation and Nominating

Mr. Lee was appointed to the role of President & CEO of NorthIsle in October 2020. Over the past 20 years Mr. Lee has advised on some of the most prominent M&A, equity, and debt transactions in the international and Canadian global mining industry totaling over $100 billion in value. During this period, he has worked in major resource markets including Toronto, Sydney, and Vancouver where he led various strategic initiatives for CIBC World Markets. Most recently he was Managing Director and head of CIBC’s Vancouver Mining Group.  Under his leadership, NorthIsle has deepened its partnerships with local and Indigenous communities, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and responsible mining. In recognition of these efforts, Mr. Lee was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his contributions to sustainability, reconciliation, and economic empowerment in the sector. Mr. Lee holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, Faculty of Engineering, from the University of Toronto, was a graduate of the Lassonde Mineral Engineering program, and is a CFA charter holder.

Committee Membership: Technical and Sustainability

As a senior corporate and securities lawyer, Ms. Donaldson now focuses on corporate directorships bringing expertise in governance, capital markets, risk management and compliance, M&A and rightsholder/stakeholder engagement.  Ms. Donaldson is currently a director of Fireweed Metals Corp and Chair of its Governance & Compensation Committee and a member of its Sustainability Committee. As a Director of Prospera Credit Union, Ms. Donaldson is Chair of the Business Transformation Committee and a member of Prospera’s special committee regarding its proposed merger with Coast Capital to form Canada’s largest national purpose-driven credit union where she will serve on the inaugural board. She served as Lead Director and as Chair of the Special Committee of the board of Bluestone Resources Inc. with respect to its acquisition by Aura Minerals Inc. and Chair of the Special Committee of the board of Great Bear Royalties Corp. with respect to its acquisition by Royal Gold. Ms. Donaldson is also active in the community serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and on the Board of Governors of York House School. Ms. Donaldson holds a law degree from the University of British Columbia law school and a commerce degree from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia, as well as the ICD.D board designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors, and the GCB.D (Global Sustainability and ESG) board designation from Competent Boards.

Committee Membership: Corporate Governance, Compensation and Nominating (Chair), Audit

Mr. O’Kane has nearly 40 years of extensive business and operating leadership expertise in the natural resource industry. He spent 37 years at BHP Billiton developing, expanding, and operating some of the most formative copper mines in the world which included Spence, Cerro Colorado and Minera Escondida. Mr. O’Kane started his career at the Island Copper Mine situated adjacent to Northisle’s project, and spent the following 12 years progressing to the role of Chief Mining Engineer. During his tenure at BHP Billiton he also served as Vice President Health, Safety, Environment and Community for the Copper Business. Most recently, Mr. O’Kane held the position of Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer at SSR Mining Inc, where he led all aspects of its operations, permitting, and sustainability programs globally while achieving record production at all three of its producing mines. Mr. O’Kane also serves on the board of Autlan and IntelliSense.io.

Committee Membership: Technical and Sustainability, Corporate Governance

Mr. Kyle is a CPA, CA, with over 40 years of private sector and public accounting experience, including over 25 years working with mining, energy and other natural resources companies in senior management and board roles. Mr. Kyle served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dundee Precious Metals Inc., a multi-national gold mining company, from 2011 until his retirement on December 31, 2022. Prior to that Mr. Kyle was Vice President, Treasurer and Controller of TransAlta Corporation, a multi-national power generation and wholesale marketing company, from 2009 to 2011, and Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Fort Chicago Energy Partners L.P., a pipeline, natural gas liquids processing, and power company, from 2003 to 2009. Mr. Kyle also held increasingly senior finance and accounting roles at Nexfor Inc., Noranda Inc., Deloitte & Touche, and Price Waterhouse & Co. Additionally, Mr. Kyle currently serves on the boards of NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. and Plum Acquisition Corp. III and previously served on the boards of Stornoway Diamond Corporation (2013 to 2019), Alliance Pipeline (2004 to 2009), Aux Sable (2004 to 2009), and the Canadian Association of Income Funds (2005 to 2009), serving on several committees, including the Audit Committee, as Chair. Mr. Kyle received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Western Ontario, a Graduate Diploma in Public Accounting from McGill University, a CA designation from the Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants (now CPA Ontario), a CFA designation from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts, and an ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Committee Membership: Audit (Chair), Corporate Governance, Compensation and Nominating