30-year track record as an investor, entrepreneur and operator in the resources sector. Dr. Kaplan is Founder and CIO of The Electrum Group, with a track record of success in making selective investments in the highest quality precious metal opportunities able to generate high impact outcomes and sector-leading returns.

 28+ years experience in international law, M&A, capital markets, and

finance in the mining, logistics and infrastructure industries.

He is currently a member of the board of directors

of Novagold Resources, Inc. and Brookfield Infrastructure

Partners L.P.

30+ years leadership experience in entrepreneurship, private and public capital markets, and mining. He is Vice Chairman of The Electrum Group. Prior experience includes Board positions at Gatos Silver and Leor Energy. He currently serves on the Board of Sinda Ltd., among other development stage mining companies.

Chief Investment Officer (CIO), MERS of Michigan.  Jeb Burns is an experienced investment professional, business strategist, and organizational leader. As CIO, Jeb directs the multi-billion investment program at MERS, leading a 10-member team of investment professionals, setting investment strategy and implementing all investment programs.

Senior executive with a 30+ year career across a broad range of industries, including serving as CFO of Echo Bay Mines Ltd. a major gold and silver producer and CIBER, a global information technology consultancy. Peter serves as a board member of Sinda Ltd and Southern Silver Exploration Corp.

40+ years of capital market experience in mining finance, portfolio management, investment banking, and buy-side and sell-side credit and equity analysis.  He has managed global mining investment funds through multiple market cycles and implemented value creation strategies and opportunities across various sectors including the Metals, Chemicals, Energy and Packaging industries.