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Our Executive Team
At the heart of our company is a dynamic executive team with deep expertise in mining, technology, and clean innovation.
From strategic leadership to operational excellence, each member brings decades of experience and a shared commitment to transforming the industry sustainably and responsibly.
Executive Chairman, Director
Chester F. Millar
Chester Millar, our Executive Chairman and Director, is a Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee and a pioneer of heap leaching. With a legacy of building successful junior mining companies, he founded the Afton Mine and served as Chairman of Glamis Gold (1985–1998) and Eldorado Gold, helping shape some of the most respected names in the industry.
CEO & Director
Duane A. Nelson
Duane Nelson, Director, is a seasoned mining executive and entrepreneur with a strong track record of building and scaling resource companies. He was the CEO and co-founder of SilverMex Resources Inc., a former TSX-listed gold and silver producer acquired for $235M, and a past Director of EnviroMetal Technologies Inc. He is also the founder of QuoteMedia, one of the largest global market data providers.
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Grant Bond
Mr. Bond is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) with over 12 years of financial leadership in the mining industry, offering deep expertise in financial and risk management, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and SOX controls.
CIO
Reza Kafaei
Mr. Kafaei is a mining engineer with over 15 years of hands-on experience in mineral processing, operations, production, quality control, and metallurgical analysis. He holds a master’s degree in mining engineering and brings deep technical expertise across metallurgical laboratory and process optimization.
CTO
Hanif Jafari
Mr. Jafari is a mining and mineral processing engineer highly specialized and experienced in hydrometallurgical research, value chain analysis, and strategic growth planning across domestic and international markets. He holds a Master of Engineering in Mining and Mineral Processing from the University of British Columbia and brings a strong foundation in construction and technical development.
Corporate Secretary
Marien Segovia
Ms. Segovia has almost 20 years of experience in the administration of public companies and is well versed in all aspects of Corporate Compliance and Governance frameworks, administration, statutory and regulatory requirements, managing corporate records, and shareholder engagement.
Our Executive Team
At the heart of our company is a dynamic executive team with deep expertise in mining, technology, and clean innovation.
From strategic leadership to operational excellence, each member brings decades of experience and a shared commitment to transforming the industry sustainably and responsibly.
Executive Chairman, Director
Chester F. Millar
Chester Millar, our Executive Chairman and Director, is a Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee and a pioneer of heap leaching. With a legacy of building successful junior mining companies, he founded the Afton Mine and served as Chairman of Glamis Gold (1985–1998) and Eldorado Gold, helping shape some of the most respected names in the industry.
CEO &
Director
Duane A. Nelson
Duane Nelson, Director, is a seasoned mining executive and entrepreneur with a strong track record of building and scaling resource companies. He was the CEO and co-founder of SilverMex Resources Inc., a former TSX-listed gold and silver producer acquired for $235M, and a past Director of EnviroMetal Technologies Inc. He is also the founder of QuoteMedia, one of the largest global market data providers.
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CFO
Grant Bond
Mr. Bond is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) with over 12 years of financial leadership in the mining industry, offering deep expertise in financial and risk management, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and SOX controls.
CIO
Reza Kafaei
Mr. Kafaei is a mining engineer with over 15 years of hands-on experience in mineral processing, operations, production, quality control, and metallurgical analysis. He holds a master’s degree in mining engineering and brings deep technical expertise across metallurgical laboratory and process optimization.
CTO
Hanif Jafari
Mr. Jafari is a mining and mineral processing engineer highly specialized and experienced in hydrometallurgical research, value chain analysis, and strategic growth planning across domestic and international markets. He holds a Master of Engineering in Mining and Mineral Processing from the University of British Columbia and brings a strong foundation in construction and technical development.
Corporate Secretary
Marien Segovia
Ms. Segovia has almost 20 years of experience in the administration of public companies and is well versed in all aspects of Corporate Compliance and Governance frameworks, administration, statutory and regulatory requirements, managing corporate records, and shareholder engagement.
Our Executive Team
At the heart of our company is a dynamic executive team with deep expertise in mining, technology, and clean innovation.
From strategic leadership to operational excellence, each member brings decades of experience and a shared commitment to transforming the industry sustainably and responsibly.
Executive Chairman, Director
Chester F. Millar
Chester Millar, our Executive Chairman and Director, is a Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee and a pioneer of heap leaching. With a legacy of building successful junior mining companies, he founded the Afton Mine and served as Chairman of Glamis Gold (1985–1998) and Eldorado Gold, helping shape some of the most respected names in the industry.
CEO & Director
Duane A. Nelson
Duane Nelson, Director, is a seasoned mining executive and entrepreneur with a strong track record of building and scaling resource companies. He was the CEO and co-founder of SilverMex Resources Inc., a former TSX-listed gold and silver producer acquired for $235M, and a past Director of EnviroMetal Technologies Inc. He is also the founder of QuoteMedia, one of the largest global market data providers.
CPA.,CA.,CFO
Grant Bond
Mr. Bond is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) with over 12 years of financial leadership in the mining industry, offering deep expertise in financial and risk management, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and SOX controls.
CIO
Reza Kafaei
Mr. Kafaei is a mining engineer with over 15 years of hands-on experience in mineral processing, operations, production, quality control, and metallurgical analysis. He holds a master’s degree in mining engineering and brings deep technical expertise across metallurgical laboratory and process optimization.
CTO
Hanif Jafari
Mr. Jafari is a mining and mineral processing engineer highly specialized and experienced in hydrometallurgical research, value chain analysis, and strategic growth planning across domestic and international markets. He holds a Master of Engineering in Mining and Mineral Processing from the University of British Columbia and brings a strong foundation in construction and technical development.
Corporate Secretary
Marien Segovia
Ms. Segovia has almost 20 years of experience in the administration of public companies and is well versed in all aspects of Corporate Compliance and Governance frameworks, administration, statutory and regulatory requirements, managing corporate records, and shareholder engagement.
Our Board of Directors
Innovation Mining’s Board of Directors is comprised of industry veterans with deep expertise in mining operations, corporate strategy, and capital markets.
Their collective experience in building and scaling successful companies brings seasoned leadership and a strategic vision to drive growth.
Executive Chairman, Director
Chester F. Millar
Chester Millar, our Executive Chairman and Director, is a Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee and a pioneer of heap leaching. With a legacy of building successful junior mining companies, he founded the Afton Mine and served as Chairman of Glamis Gold (1985–1998) and Eldorado Gold, helping shape some of the most respected names in the industry.
CEO & Director
Duane A. Nelson
Duane Nelson, Director, is a seasoned mining executive and entrepreneur with a strong track record of building and scaling resource companies. He was the CEO and co-founder of SilverMex Resources Inc., a former TSX-listed gold and silver producer acquired for $235M, and a past Director of EnviroMetal Technologies Inc. He is also the founder of QuoteMedia, one of the largest global market data providers.
Director
Joseph Ovsenek
Joe was President and CEO of Pretium Resources Inc. where he led the advancement of the high-grade gold Brucejack Mine which has been operating profitably since commercial start-up in 2017. Joe began his nine-year tenure at Pretium in 2011 following his role as VP Corp Dev at Silver Standard Resources, which he helped grow to an MCAP of over $3B.
Director
Director
Bruce Bried
Director
Mr. Bried is a mining engineer with over 28 years’ experience in the engineering, development, operation, reclamation, and management of numerous producing gold and silver mines. Including Dickenson Mines Ltd., (now Goldcorp), KamKotia Arthur White Mine in Red Lake.
Director
Director
Darryl J. Yea
Director
Darryl has over 35 years of diverse experience in operations, investment banking, corporate finance, and venture capital with public and private companies in several industries. Including President & Chief Executive Officer of C.M. Oliver Inc. (TSX: OLV), a national financial services organization.
Director
Director
Michael Cowin
Director
Mr. Cowin has 20 years of investment banking and investment experience. He is a director of Northcape Capital, a boutique investment fund based in Australia which manages over A$8.0 billion. He was the Head of Research and Deputy Portfolio Manager for the UBS Australian Share Fund.
Our Board of Directors
Innovation Mining’s Board of Directors is comprised of industry veterans with deep expertise in mining operations, corporate strategy, and capital markets.
Their collective experience in building and scaling successful companies brings seasoned leadership and a strategic vision to drive growth.
Executive Chairman, Director
Chester F. Millar
Chester Millar, our Executive Chairman and Director, is a Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee and a pioneer of heap leaching. With a legacy of building successful junior mining companies, he founded the Afton Mine and served as Chairman of Glamis Gold (1985–1998) and Eldorado Gold, helping shape some of the most respected names in the industry.
CEO & Director
Duane A. Nelson
Duane Nelson, Director, is a seasoned mining executive and entrepreneur with a strong track record of building and scaling resource companies. He was the CEO and co-founder of SilverMex Resources Inc., a former TSX-listed gold and silver producer acquired for $235M, and a past Director of EnviroMetal Technologies Inc. He is also the founder of QuoteMedia, one of the largest global market data providers.
Director
Joseph Ovsenek
Joe was President and CEO of Pretium Resources Inc. where he led the advancement of the high-grade gold Brucejack Mine which has been operating profitably since commercial start-up in 2017. Joe began his nine-year tenure at Pretium in 2011 following his role as VP Corp Dev at Silver Standard Resources, which he helped grow to an MCAP of over $3B.
Director
Janet L. Sheriff
Janet brings 25 years of senior management industry experience to her role as Director. Ms. Sheriff previously founded a number of successful resource company's. She was Chief Executive Officer of Golden Predator Mining and is currently the President of enCore Energy Corp.
Director
Bruce Bried
Mr. Bried is a mining engineer with over 28 years’ experience in the engineering, development, operation, reclamation, and management of numerous producing gold and silver mines. Including Dickenson Mines Ltd., (now Goldcorp), KamKotia Arthur White Mine in Red Lake.
Director
Darryl J. Yea
Darryl has over 35 years of diverse experience in operations, investment banking, corporate finance, and venture capital with public and private companies in several industries. Including President & Chief Executive Officer of C.M. Oliver Inc. (TSX: OLV), a national financial services organization.
Director
Michael Cowin
Mr. Cowin has 20 years of investment banking and investment experience. He is a director of Northcape Capital, a boutique investment fund based in Australia which manages over A$8.0 billion. He was the Head of Research and Deputy Portfolio Manager for the UBS Australian Share Fund.
Our Board of Advisors
Innovation Mining’s Board of Advisors offers a wealth of experience across mineral exploration, corporate finance, and business growth. With backgrounds spanning executive leadership, large-scale company acquisitions, and investment banking, this group provides strategic counsel to support the company’s development, positioning, and long-term success.
William R. Sheriff
Bill is an entrepreneur and visionary with over 40 years’ experience in the minerals industry and has been responsible for significant corporate development of numerous successful companies. He is the President and CEO of enCore Energy, USA’s largest Uranium producer.
Michael Krupp
Mr. Krupp, over the past 43 years has been the Chairman and sole shareholder of Kero Investments, Inc. Kero Investments has acquired approximately 70 low to middle technology companies in a diversity of industries with consolidated sales of approximately $650 million/annually.
Keith Peck
Mr. Peck is a consultant with Holnik Capital Inc. He was previously chairman and chief executive officer of Lincoln Peck Financial Inc. Keith has over 35 years of investment banking experience, including as Vice-president and Director of RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Haywood Securities Inc., and Vice-Chairman of Yorkton Securities Inc.
Our Board of Advisors
Innovation Mining’s Board of Advisors offers a wealth of experience across mineral exploration, corporate finance, and business growth.
With backgrounds spanning executive leadership, large-scale company acquisitions, and investment banking, this group provides strategic counsel to support the company’s development, positioning, and long-term success.
William R. Sheriff
Bill is an entrepreneur and visionary with over 40 years’ experience in the minerals industry and has been responsible for significant corporate development of numerous successful companies. He is the President and CEO of enCore Energy, USA’s largest Uranium producer.
Michael Krupp
Mr. Krupp, over the past 43 years has been the Chairman and sole shareholder of Kero Investments, Inc. Kero Investments has acquired approximately 70 low to middle technology companies in a diversity of industries with consolidated sales of approximately $650 million/annually.
Keith Peck
Mr. Peck is a consultant with Holnik Capital Inc. He was previously chairman and chief executive officer of Lincoln Peck Financial Inc. Keith has over 35 years of investment banking experience, including as Vice-president and Director of RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Haywood Securities Inc., and Vice-Chairman of Yorkton Securities Inc.
