Management

Dr. Antony Harwood

President | CEO | Director

Dr. Antony “Tony” Harwood is an economic geologist with 40 years of global exploration and mining experience, primarily in gold exploration. He has served as President and CEO of Montero Mining & Exploration Ltd. since 2009, guiding the company to its IPO on the TSX.V in 2011. Prior to joining Montero, Tony was President and CEO of Africo Resources Ltd., where he successfully listed the company on the TSX to develop a significant copper-cobalt project in the DRC. He also spent eight years as Vice President of Placer Dome Inc., a major Canadian gold mining company, before its acquisition by Barrick Gold Corp. in 2006. Tony’s leadership extends beyond Montero, having served as a non-executive director and chairman for several companies listed on the TSX, TSX.V, and ASX. He currently sits on the boards of Tesoro Resources, East African Metals, and AnorTech (all TSX.V-listed). Tony founded the consulting firm Harwood International Ltd., which operated across Africa for over a decade, and has held academic positions as a lecturer in Economic Geology at the University of Wales and the University of Natal. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) cum laude and a Ph.D. in Economic Geology from the University of Wales, Cardiff, UK.

Sheri Rempel

Chief Financial Officer

Sheri Rempel brings over 25 years of experience in accounting and financial management. Since 2001, she has worked with public companies, providing senior financial and advisory services to both private and public corporations in Canada. In her current roles, she acts as an officer or controller, offering strategic financial oversight and expertise.

Michael Evans

Chief Geologist & Qualified Person

Michael “Mike” Evans is an exploration geologist with over 45 years of experience, including 26 years with Phelps Dodge Corporation, where he focused on gold and copper exploration across South America and Africa. He has worked extensively in Chile and more than 15 African countries, leading mineral target generation and on-site property evaluations. His work also involved establishing exploration operations, developing major exploration programs, and managing feasibility studies for two significant projects. Mike holds an M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Natal, South Africa, and is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

Marcial Vergara Montero

Chief Consulting Geologist & Qualified Person

Based in Santiago, Chile, Marcial brings over 40 years of experience in gold and copper exploration. He has extensive expertise in generating, managing, and evaluating exploration and mining projects primarily in Chile, as well as in Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador. Marcial has worked with major companies including Anglo American Chile, Codelco, Placer Dome Inc., Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi, Shell-Billiton (Chile), and Anaconda. He has also provided consulting services for junior and mid-tier mining companies. A member of various professional organizations in Chile, Marcial holds a B.Sc. in Geology from Universidad de Chile and is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

Geoff Skelton

Consulting Metallurgist & Project Manager

Geoff is a renowned metallurgist with over 35 years of experience in gold, base metals, platinum group metals (PGMs), and rare and specialty metals. He is a recognized expert in solvent extraction (SX) and hydrometallurgical plant design, construction, and operations, with a global career that includes significant work in South Africa. Geoff spent 21 years with Impala Platinum Refineries, holding various roles including General Manager and Project Manager. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the metallurgical development of hydrometallurgical separation processes at Impala Platinum’s Enhanced Precious Metals Refinery in Springs, South Africa. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Exeter, UK.

Fabiola Galaz

Inter Partners – Country Administrator – Chile

Fabiola Galaz is an experienced administrator with 25 years in the field. She is the founder of Inter Partners E.I.R.L., a Chilean consulting firm specializing in international business development. Inter Partners focuses on facilitating the internationalization of Canadian businesses in Chile, offering services in incorporation, start-up, back-office support, and administrative assistance. Founded in 2010, Inter Partners has successfully supported 18 organizations and companies. Fabiola, a Chilean-Canadian professional, previously worked as a Corfo* Representative in Canada, where she promoted Chile as an investment destination and strengthened the business relationship between Canada and Chile over a span of five years.

*Chilean Economic Development Agency