David Reading

David Reading is an experienced mining executive and geologist currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at BG Gold Corp since January 2023. As a Special Advisor and founding member of Collective Mining, Reading has played a crucial role in the acquisition and development of Colombian assets. Previous roles include Non-Executive Director positions at Trident Royalties plc and Diamond Fields Resources Inc., as well as consultancy for HPX Exploration, where expertise in global exploration projects was utilized. Reading's background also includes significant contributions to Roscan Gold Corporation and Continental Gold Corporation as a Special Advisor, alongside a consulting role emphasizing high-level geology and feasibility studies. Prior experience includes serving as CEO of Aureus Mining Inc., where significant capital was raised for mining operations. David Reading holds an MSc in Economic Geology from the University of Waterloo.