Mr. Zisch has over 40 years of business experience and an in-depth knowledge of the mining industry. He brings a unique perspective to our Board given his day-to-day involvement in the mining industry and knowledge of our operations. Professor of Practice and Department Head, Mining Department, Colorado School of Mines (2023-Present) Independent Mining Consultant (2019-2023) Chief Operating Officer, Argonaut Gold, Inc., a public gold company with a portfolio of multi-stage assets in North America (2016-2019) President and Chief Executive Officer, Midway Gold US, Inc., a private company engaged in the exploration and development of gold and silver (2014-2016) In 2015, Midway filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which resulted in a Plan of Liquidation that was approved in 2017 Vice President of Operations, Royal Gold, Inc., a public precious metals streaming and royalty company (2009-2014) Vice President of Planning, Newmont Mining Corporation ( Newmont ), a public company that mines gold and other minerals (2007-2009) Other Positions at Newmont: (1997-2007) Vice President of African Operations Operations Manager Director of Business Management Education: B.Sc., Mining Engineering, Colorado School of Mines MBA, Management, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania