James Gowans

James (Jim) Gowans has over 30 years of experience in mineral exploration, technical and economic project studies, and mine construction, commissioning and operations. Between 2016 and 2018 he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Arizona Mining Inc. prior to Arizona’s acquisition by South32 Limited.

Prior to that, he was with Barrick Gold Corporation as Senior Advisor to the Chairman from August to December 2015, Co-President from July 2014 to August 2015, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from January to July 2014. From 2011 to 2014, Jim was the Managing Director of Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd., and prior to that he held executive positions at various companies including De Beers SA, De Beers Canada Inc., PT Inco Indonesia and Placer Dome Inc. He serves on the boards of Trilogy Metals, New Gold and Cameco.