Team

Michael Henrichsen

Chief Executive Officer and Director

• Structural geologist and led the Torq technical team
• Previously the global structural geologist at Newmont, where his contributions significantly increased the reserves and resources base in the Ahafo district in Ghana
• Has also worked extensively at other major gold camps in South America, the Carlin Trend, Guinea and Canada

Peter Flindell

Chief Operating Officer

• +40 years of experience in mineral exploration and feasibility studies
• Led teams to discover, develop and expand several gold and copper mines in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, West Africa, Central Africa, Europe and Central America
• 12 years with Newmont Mining, 11 years with Avocet Mining and 8 years with Signal Delta

Sam Gibson

Vice President of Corporate Development

• Over 10 years of expertise in resource-focused finance, specializing in institutional sales, investment banking, and asset management
• Former Director and Head of Mining Sales at National Bank Financial, driving global mining coverage and international growth

Amiel Blajchman

Vice President of Sustainability

• Amiel held senior roles with major mining companies including Premier Gold, Greenstone Gold, and Magino Mines.
• He led environmental assessments, ESG strategy, and due diligence for companies such as Centerra Gold, Yamana Gold, and Fireweed.
• Amiel has advised on gold projects in Canada, Alaska, and internationally

Tom Obradovich

Chairman

• Over 42 years of diverse expertise in mining exploration, development and financing
• His professional achievements include co-founding Canadian Royalties Inc., which successfully discovered and developed the Raglan South Nickel Belt
• Founding member of Aurelian Resources Inc., which discovered the Fruta Del Norte gold deposit in Ecuador
• Spearheaded the reverse takeover of Young Davidson Project, now a top Canadian underground gold mine producing 200,000+ ounces/year under Alamos Gold’s ownership.

Michael Henrichsen

Chief Executive Officer and Director

• Structural geologist and led the Torq technical team
• Previously the global structural geologist at Newmont, where his contributions significantly increased the reserves and resources base in the Ahafo district in Ghana
• Has also worked extensively at other major gold camps in South America, the Carlin Trend, Guinea and Canada

Shawn Khunkhun

Director

• Over 15 years of experience in the capital markets, mineral exploration and development sector
• Current CEO and Director of Dolly Varden Silver Corp (TSXV:DV)
• Extensive network of high net worth retail and institutional investors, analysts, brokers and private equity groups
• Has facilitated over $1B in equity raised for resources companies over the past 17 years

Joanna Pearson

Director

• Over 25 years experience in financial reporting and risk management with mining companies operating in complex international jurisdictions
• Previously Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Endeavour Mining plc (TSX, LSE: EDV), and audit partner at Deloitte LLP
• Presently Non-Executive director of Hochschild Mining plc (LSE: HOC) and Rupert Resources Ltd. (TSX:RUP)
• Holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors