Corporate

Paul Mastantuono graduated with distinction from the University of Ottawa where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science with concentration in Criminology. Mr. Mastantuono is well seasoned in the construction and transportation industries. In addition, Mr. Mastantuono has worked as an independent business consultant for different companies most recently DNA Precious Metals Inc.

35-year record consisting of investment banking and senior corporate management including the responsibility for operations and financings for primarily resource based small, medium and large private and public companies.

Used detailed knowledge of regulatory, security and tax issues, cross- border financings, market influences to address business challenges of issuers and investors.

Both a leader and team player in corporate critical situations generating synergies, creating corporate successes and achieving set targets and goals.

Mr. Gauthier has over 47 years of experience in the Mining Exploration field and has worked in over 35 countries. His work experience includes entities such as: SOQUEM, Falconbridge Ltd., Noramco and Cambior Inc. Mr. Gauthier was president of Maxy Gold Corp. (China), INCA Pacific Resources Inc., Lara Exploration Ltd., and Gold Holding Ltd. Mr. Gauthier also served as a Director of Vena Resources Inc., Maxy Gold Corp, Lara Exploration Ltd., Western Union Peru, and Gold Holding Ltd., and from March 2015 until 2018, he served as interim Managing Director and CEO of Gold Holding Ltd., headquartered in Dubai (UAE). He has a BSC in Geology Eng. and MSC from UQAC (Chicoutimi, Quebec) and is active member and leader of many mining and professional organizations (Canada, Peru, UAE, and China).

Mr. Gauthier was also involved in many Gold and Copper discoveries and acquisitions, namely, “Lac Shortt” (Canada), “La Arena” (Peru), “Anabi (Minaspata)” (Peru), “Luchun” (China); “Metates” gold (Mexico), “La Granja” copper, “La Virgen” gold (Peru) and “Pachon” copper (Argentina). He was also involved in the creation of the Lima Venture Capital Exchange (part of BVL) and Gold Holding Ltd. Since 2020, Andre has been leading Eval Minerals, his private company involved in mineral investments and advisory services.

Tony J. Giuliano is an experienced financial executive having worked as Chief Financial Officer for several public companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States and Canada. His experience in such roles covered a variety of industries including manufacturing, IT services, software and mining.

Mr. Giuliano has been involved in all aspects of accounting, capital financing, treasury, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, international operations and ensuring SEC and Canadian regulatory compliance.

Mr. Giuliano spent the first nine years of his career with Deloitte Canada, an international accounting firm, in Montreal where he gained expertise with Canadian public companies operating in both the manufacturing and financial services sectors. Mr. Giuliano is a Certified Professional Accountant and a member of the Quebec Order of Chartered Accountants since December 1982. He received a Diploma in Public Accountancy from McGill University in 1982 and a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University in 1979.

35-year record consisting of investment banking and senior corporate management including the responsibility for operations and financings for primarily resource based small, medium and large private and public companies.

Used detailed knowledge of regulatory, security and tax issues, cross- border financings, market influences to address business challenges of issuers and investors.

Both a leader and team player in corporate critical situations generating synergies, creating corporate successes and achieving set targets and goals.

Paul Mastantuono graduated with distinction from the University of Ottawa where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science with concentration in Criminology. Mr. Mastantuono is well seasoned in the construction and transportation industries. In addition, Mr. Mastantuono has worked as an independent business consultant for different companies most recently DNA Precious Metals Inc.

Kevin Arias has been active in the Capital Markets since 2004 starting his career with CIBC

Capital Markets as a Registered Investment Advisor and later with Scotia Capital and Dundee Securities. Mr. Arias attended Simon Fraser University and studied Political Science and Business.

He has held Officer roles as Vice President Corporate Relations, Corporate Finance and Corporate Development to companies in Mining and Metals, Energy, Tech and the Nutriceutical sectors.

Mr.Arias has been active on the Sell Side since 2007 and has been an advisor/officer to companies based in North America, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Asia, Kazakhstan, Australia and the United Kingdom – raising in excess 100M plus in that time,

As a strategic advisor to ESGold, Mr.Arias will be assisting in the areas of Corporate Development, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations.

When not spending time with his son, daughter and partner – Mr.Arias is an avid outdoors person, running, hiking, cycling or swimming on the West Coast.

Senior Engineer with over 26 years of experience in the mining industry.

M. Duplessis has a vast experience in mineral resource estimation, orebody modelling, audit of resources and geotechnical studies.

He has worked in multidisciplinary projects in various countries (Canada, Colombia, Mexico, French Guyana, Mali, Morocco, Algeria, Ghana, Congo, Burundi, Chile, Peru, India, Saudi Arabia).

M. Duplesis was in charge of developing the initial Montauban Preliminary Exploration Report and will oversea the revised PEA and underground resource