Yu Yamato

Yu Yamato has worked with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. as a geologist for over 23 years and holds a Master of Science from the Geological Institute of the University of Tokyo. He is currently a manager and senior geologist within the mineral resources division of SMM in Japan. Prior to this role, he was the president of Sumiko Resources Exploration & Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SMM, and was the geology manager for SMM at the Côté Gold Project in Ontario which is a joint ventured with IAMGOLD Corporation.