John M. Leask

Mr. Leask has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in geological engineering from the University of British Columbia and is a Professional Engineer. He has been involved with numerous public mining exploration and development companies over his 40-year career. Mr. Leask is a founder and director of Highway 50 Gold Corp. He was a founder and former director of Goldrock Mines Corp. which was acquired by Fortuna Silver Mines in 2016 for $130 million. Mr. Leask was formerly the President and CEO of Pachamama Resources Inc., which merged with Regulus in 2012. He was also the founder, Chairman and President of White Knight Resources Ltd. which was acquired by US Gold Corp. (now McEwen Mining) in 2007.