Dominique Fournier holds a doctorate degree in applied geology from Paris University and is a member of the European Federation of Geologists (EurGeol). Mr. Fournier brings more than 30 years of experience in the minerals industry in operational and managerial capacities. He has worked for major and mid-tier mining companies, such as Asarco and Alamos Gold as exploration manager and as vice president exploration for junior mining companies. His work experience covers a variety of countries and geological environments including Canada, Mexico, French Guiana, Mongolia, West and East Africa and Turkey. He was involved in the discovery or expansion of five gold deposits in French Guiana and Turkey.