Parviz Farsangi

Dr. Farsangi has an extensive operations background and knowledge of the nickel industry, with a history of employee and community engagement. Most recently, he was Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Royalties. He is a director of INV Metals Inc. and Gowest Gold Limited. Earlier he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Vale Inco Limited with the responsibility of leading the operations of Vale Inco's wholly-owned subsidiaries. Prior to joining Vale Inco, Mr. Farsangi had a long career with Falconbridge Limited. Subsequently he was President of Gramercy Alumina LLC in Louisiana and St. Ann Bauxite Limited in Jamaica for Falconbridge Limited.