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The Talisker Team

  • Industry Leading Management
    and Technical Team

  • Proven Track Record of 50Moz of Gold

  • Consistent, 20 Years Working Together,
    Now Developing Next Generation

  • PhD and Masters Level Scientists,
    Major Company Training

  • Experienced Board Developed Several
    Billion Dollar Companies

Gold Nugget

Talisker is led by one of the most experienced and successful exploration teams and boards in the business. Talisker’s exploration team are accredited with the discovery of nearly 60Moz of gold leading the gold exploration industry. Hailing from major successful companies including BHP, Anglo American and AngloGold Ashanti, the team has been together since the early 2000s and has a clear vision of what it takes to be successful in resource exploration and the experience and knowledge to execute that vision.

Talisker’s board has been behind the development of several billion-dollar companies such as Osisko Mining and current companies with developing world class assets such as Dalradian Resources.

Management Team

  • Terry Harbort Chief Executive Officer, Director
    Photo Terry Harbort

    PhD in Structural Geology and Tectonics. Recognized senior member of the discovery team of AngloGold’s Ashanti’s La Colosa and Gramalote deposits. Specialist in mapping and interpretation of ore geometries and ore controls covering various types of geological environments with direct applications to mineral economics from target generation, target definition and evaluation, and project management. Former Chief Geologist, Barkerville Gold Mines where he redefined the deposit model leading to the discovery of over 5Moz gold.

  • Andres Tinajero Chief Financial Officer
    Photo Andres Tinajero

    Chartered Professional Accountant with over 26 years of international finance experience in, compliance, finance strategy, financial reporting, internal control and strategic planning. Andres has previously served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller for large, multi-national companies including United Nations, State Bank, Lafarge, Trelawney Mining, Osisko Royalties. Andres holds a Bachelor of Business from San Francisco University, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from ITESM University, he is a Member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants, the Certified Practicing Accountants of Australia and a Certified member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.

  • Leonardo de Souza Vice President, Exploration and Resource Development
    Photo Leonardo de Souza

    Over 35 years’ experience in mineral exploration and 21 years in mineral resource estimation. In exploration, his majority experience is in brownfields exploration for gold and copper, having participated in the addition of over 9 Moz of gold resources in the operations of AngloGold in South America, and over 2 Moz of gold plus 4.6 Blbs of copper in resources of the Salobo project in Brazil for Anglo American. In resource estimation, Leonardo’s experience spans a range of commodities and deposit styles in a number of countries, performing resource evaluations from grassroots opportunities to feasibility studies and mining operations. Leonardo holds a Bachelor of Science from the Universidade de Brasilia, Brazil and is a Chartered Professional (CP) member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

  • Matt Filgate Vice President, Corporate and Strategic Development
    Photo Matt Filgate

    Matt (BSc in Geology) has extensive experience in all phases of mineral exploration as a senior geologist having worked in BC, Ontario and Argentina. He was instrumental in rediscovering the Barkerville Gold Camp which resulted in the discovery of >4 million Au oz. Transitioning to the corporate side, Matt focuses on business development, marketing, project evaluation and exploration execution across multiple projects in southern BC.

  • Felipe Castaneda Vice President, Technical Services
    Photo Felipe Castaneda

    Felipe has over 10 year's experience in all phases of mineral exploration. Prior to joining Talisker, Felipe worked for Teck Resources, ATAC Resources, and Barkerville Gold Mines in British Columbia, Ontario, and the Yukon. The majority of his experience has been in brownfields exploration and project management working as project geologist at Barkerville Gold Mines where Felipe was instrumental in rediscovering the Barkerville Gold Camp which resulted in the discovery of >4 million Au oz. After completing a Project Management Certificate through the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business, Felipe joined CBRE Global Workplace Solutions as a Project Manager where he solidified a skillset in project management of construction and civil projects. Felipe joined Talisker in 2021 as a Project Geologist for Bralorne and assisted in construction project management of the new Bralorne Camp. In 2022, he transitioned to Technical Services Manager where he focused on management of the 2023 mineral resource estimate, GIS and database management, project quality control and quality assurance, mineral tenure and assessment reporting, procurement and contractor engagement, and management of major civil and construction projects. Felipe holds a BSc Double Major in Geology and Geographical Sciences from the University of British Columbia.

  • Ruben Padilla Director of Geology
    Photo Ruben Padilla

    Over 30 years' experience in the mineral exploration industry, including important research at the La Escondida deposit. He was formerly with AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., where he held the positions of Exploration Country Manager in Peru and in Colombia and Chief Geologist for the Americas exploration group. Dr. Padilla was part of the team that discovered the Colosa and Gramalote deposits in Colombia. He is a Director and President and CEO of Sable Resources Ltd., Founder and Chief Geologist for Talisker Exploration Services Inc. and a current director of Millennial Precious Metals Corp. and Minera Alamos Inc.

  • Michael McPhie Advisor
    Photo Michael McPhie

    An accomplished mining executive with more than 25 years of experience. Mike is a Founding Partner of Falkirk Environmental Consultants Ltd. and former Chair of the Board of Ridley Terminals Inc., a Federal Crown Corporation, where he helped lead the sale in late 2019 to a consortium of US investors and the Lax Kw’alaams Band and Metlakatla First Nation. Mike was also a founder and Chairman of IDM Mining Ltd., that was acquired by Ascot Resources in 2019, and the founding CEO of Curis Resources Ltd. that was acquired by Taseko Resources in 2014. Mike is also the former Vice President, Sustainability and External Affairs for Talisker and has also served in senior management and/or director roles with JDS Energy and Mining Ltd., Exeter Resources, Silver Quest Resources and Heenan Blaikie LLP. He is the former President & CEO of the Mining Association of BC and Chair of the Board of the BC Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Association for Mineral Exploration BC (AME). Mike holds a Bachelor Science degree from Simon Fraser University, a Masters of Science in Environment and Management from Royal Roads University and is a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) with the Institute of Professional Environmental Practice.

Board Of Directors

  • Morris Prychidny Chairman
    Photo Morris Prychidny

    Chartered Accountant with more than 35 years of experience in the mining, entertainment and real estate industries. He is the current Chairman of Nighthawk Gold Corp., a TSX listed mining company, Director and Audit Committee member of Fountain Asset Corp. and Northfield Capital Corporation, both TSX Venture listed companies and a former director, Audit Chairman and member of the Special Committee of Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. which was acquired by Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd for $338 million in 2019. He is also a director and asset manager of Orion Capital Incorporated, a Toronto-based asset management company.

  • Terry Harbort Chief Executive Officer, Director
    Photo Terry Harbort

    PhD in Structural Geology and Tectonics. Recognized senior member of the discovery team of AngloGold’s Ashanti’s La Colosa and Gramalote deposits. Specialist in mapping and interpretation of ore geometries and ore controls covering various types of geological environments with direct applications to mineral economics from target generation, target definition and evaluation, and project management. Former Chief Geologist, Barkerville Gold Mines where he redefined the deposit model leading to the discovery of over 5Moz gold.

  • Stephen Burleton Director
    Photo Stephen Burleton

    Mr. Burleton is an experienced mining executive with significant experience in capital raising, corporate development and strategy. Prior to his recent role as Interim CEO of the Angus Gold Inc., Mr. Burleton was the President and CEO of GT Gold where he brought Newmont Corporation in as a strategic investor. Prior to that he was Vice President, Business Development, at Richmont Mines Inc. which was acquired by Alamos Gold Inc. for US$770 million in November 2017. Mr. Burleton was responsible for the financing at Richmont and worked closely with its executive team in determining Richmont’s strategic direction. He has over 18 years of experience in the Canadian investment banking industry as Managing Director of Investment Banking at Wellington West Capital Markets Inc., Scotia Capital Inc. and BMO Capital Markets advising on strategic transactions and executing debt and equity financing for companies in the mining, fertilizer and industrial products sectors. Mr. Burleton is on the boards of Angus Gold Inc., Banyan Gold Corp. and Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. He is a CFA Charterholder and holds an MBA from York University and received his ICD.D from the Rotman School of Management.

  • Robert Power Director

    Robert Power, LL.B., is an internationally ranked and former practicing lawyer. Mr. Power has extensive experience serving in governance roles with publicly listed exploration and mining companies with Canadian and international assets, including as Chairman and Special Committee member. He is the former CEO of Privateer Gold Ltd., a private gold exploration company in British Columbia. He was also the Chair and President of Canada’s largest charitable granting foundation, Ontario Trillium Foundation, where charitable granting increased from $12 million to $100 million annually during his tenure. Mr. Power successfully facilitated the ISO international technical committee which led to the international acceptance of ISO Standard 14015, Environmental Assessment of Sites and Organizations. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal for having made a significant contribution to Canada.

  • Christy Smith Director
    Photo Christy Smith

    Christy Smith is a member of the K’omoks First Nation and a highly skilled and accomplished professional with 25 years of proven expertise working with natural resource companies and indigenous communities. Her work is deeply rooted in reconciliation and decolonizing the approach to ways of doing business. She specializes in developing long lasting relations through consultation and engagement and works closely with projects developing community-based indicators, socio economic and land use baseline reports and impact assessments. Christy has experience in project management, negotiations, strategic planning, risk assessments, facilitation, and mediation. She is recognized for her professional and personal understanding of Indigenous worldviews. Christy has a BA in Native Studies from the University of Alberta and an MBA from the University of Northern British Columbia. Christy currently serves as a Partner and Vice President, Indigenous and Stakeholder Relations with Falkirk Environmental Consultants Ltd. of Vancouver and Vice President, Sustainability with TDG Gold Corp. She most recently co-authored a book called Weaving Two Worlds Economic Reconciliation between Indigenous People and the Resource Sector.

  • Eric Tremblay Director
    Photo Eric Tremblay

    Mining executive with close to 30 years’ experience in mine building and mine operations. Eric Tremblay is the current Chief Operating Officer of Dalradian Resources Inc. and the former General Manager of Canadian Malartic, Canada’s largest gold mine owned by Osisko Mining and later buy Agnico Eagle and Yamana where he played a principal role in finalizing the construction of the mine and production ramp-up. He also served as General Manager at IamGold’s for the Westwood Project, its Sleeping Giant Mine and their internal contractor Iamrock. Prior to working with IAmGold and Osisko, Mr. Tremblay worked on various other projects as a contractor on behalf of Agnico Eagle, Barrick and Placer Dome to name a few. Eric Tremblay holds a BSc. In mining engineering and mineral processing from Laval University, Quebec.

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