Robert W. Schafer

Mr. Schafer is a professional geologist with over 30 years of mineral exploration, executive management and business development expertise. He presently operates Eagle Resources Management LLC, a minerals industry advisory practice focused on mineral economics, geology and business development, of which he is founder and principal. Previously, Mr. Schafer spent over 10 years with Hunter Dickinson Inc. as executive vice-president of business development, where he was responsible for identifying, evaluating and structuring transactions for mineral properties globally. Over his career, Mr. Schafer has led teams to the discovery of mines in the Western United States, Canada and Russia with Billiton Metals, Addwest Gold and Kinross Gold. As an exploration geologist, he discovered a Carlin-style gold deposit in eastern Nevada that was placed into production by Alta Gold, and the Briggs gold mine that was placed into production by Canyon Resources. He has experience working in numerous regions, including most countries in West Africa and South America.