Corporate

Dr. Strauss holds a Master’s degree in Economic Geology and a Ph.D. in Geology and has over 30 years of experience working in the mining industry, much of which has been operating in Finland, with roles ranging from exploration geologist to executive and non-executive board positions.

Dr. Strauss has worked with a broad range of deposit styles, covering base metals, gold and diamonds, and his specialties include exploration targeting and geological modelling. As an executive, Dr. Strauss has been closely involved in financings, and in negotiating joint ventures and acquisitions, within the mining industry. Dr. Strauss was formerly the Chief Operating Officer of Belvedere Resources Limited, a Canadian mining company with a primary focus on gold, nickel, cobalt and copper in Finland. In addition to his role with the Corporation, Dr. Strauss is currently the founder, director, and a consulting geologist at Merlyn Consulting Ltd., as well as a non-executive Director of Talmora Diamonds Inc. Dr. Strauss acted as Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary of Gemdale Gold until October 1, 2025, when he became President, Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Secretary.

As President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Strauss is responsible for the internal management of the Corporation, for developing and executing the Corporation’s short- and long-term goals, and for all executive management matters at the Corporation.

Mr. Chidley holds degrees in Mining Geology and Mineral Economics and has over thirty years of experience in mining and mining finance, exploration, and evaluation and investing. Mr. Chidley began his career as a geologist in Southern Africa and was an analyst in the gold industry for fourteen years, including his role as HSBC’s lead New York gold mining analyst. He also worked in fund management with USAA Investment Management Company where, amongst other responsibilities, he helped manage the USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund. Prior experience included positions in mining sector investment banking and commodities and as a geologist working in Southern Africa.  In addition to his role with the Corporation, Mr. Chidley is currently a partner with 3ppm LP, a venture capital firm specializing in the mining industry, and 3ppb LLC, a mining industry financial consulting company.

Mr. Pym holds a degree in Geology and a Masters Degree in Ecological Economics and has over thirty years of experience working in the mining industry in diverse countries, including over twenty years’ experience in Finland specifically, and with roles ranging from exploration geologist to executive officer of a listed company. Mr. Pym was formerly the Chief Executive Officer of Belvedere Resources Limited, a Canadian mining company with a primary focus on gold, nickel, cobalt and copper in Finland. As a corporate executive, he has led acquisitions, joint ventures, and financings. He has also been involved in industry advisory roles on mining law reform and sustainability forums. In addition to his role with the Corporation, Mr. Pym is currently a consulting geologist at LTI Advisory Ltd. Mr. Pym acted as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation until October 1, 2025, when he became Chief Operating Officer. As Chief Operating Officer,
Mr. Pym is responsible for the technical and operational aspects of the Corporation’s business.

Mr. Durham has a BSc in Mineral Exploitation and an MSc in  Management Studies and has over 40 years of experience in mining and finance. Mr. Durham began his career as a geologist working in South Africa with Gold Fields of South Africa in gold and base metals, followed by extensive experience as a mining analyst and specialist mining equities salesman with Scotiabank and HSBC. More recently, He  has also worked in investor relations and corporate development for junior mining companies. In addition to his role with Gemdale Gold  since 2021, Paul is currently a partner with 3ppm LP, a venture capital firm specializing in the mining industry, and is a specialist mining industry financial consultant with 3ppb LLC.

Dan has been an advisor and independent director for Gemdale Gold since 2021.  Mr. Denbow is currently CEO, President and a Director for Signature Resources, Ltd, a gold exploration company with an exploration project in NW Ontario.  Prior to this Mr. Denbow spent more than thirty years in capital markets.  Mr. Denbow was a portfolio manager for USAA Investment Management Company, responsible for managing over US $4 billion in three strategies: domestic dividend, global dividend, and the USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund. The USAA Precious Metals Fund received numerous awards during his tenure. He also serves as the chairman of the board of directors for Denver Gold Group. He is also President of Denbow Oil & Gas. Mr. Denbow holds an MBA from Texas Christian University Neeley School of Business and is a CFA charter holder.

John Pearson is an experienced investor relations practitioner with more 40 years of natural resources industry experience of which 35 years were directly in Investor Relations.  Mr. Pearson served 15 years as Vice President of Investor Relations at Centerra Gold Inc. until his retirement at the end of 2021.  Prior to joining Centerra Gold Inc. in 2006, he held senior investor relation and corporate communications positions from 1987 with Stillwater Mining Company, SouthernEra Resources Limited, Pegasus Gold Inc., LAC Minerals Ltd. and Canamax Resources Ltd.

Most recently Mr. Pearson served as an independent director of the Denver Gold Group and in the past was an independent director of Marifil Mines Ltd.

Mr. Pearson began his career in 1981 as an exploration geologist working for a variety of mining companies including Kerr Addison Mines Ltd., BP Resources Canada (Selco Division), and Abermin Resources.  Mr. Pearson holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Lakehead University.

Mr. Robert Graham Richardson is a Canadian CPA with over fifteen years of finance experience in the mining sector, including adapting and partnering with various levels of organizations to achieve desired outcomes. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for Faraday Copper Corp. Previously, he was the Chief Financial Officer for Fireweed Metals Corp and the Senior Director, Finance and Accounting at Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. Prior to that, he was the Assistant Controller, North America at Newmont Corporation, following the acquisition of Goldcorp Inc. in April 2019. Prior to his role with Newmont Corporation, he was the Director, Finance Performance Management at Goldcorp Inc. after joining in 2016 and holding progressively senior finance roles within the organization. Mr. Richardson started his career with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited in their mining practice in Vancouver, and subsequently Melbourne. Mr. Richardson has a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business.