CORPORATE
TTM Resources Inc. possesses a strong management team, led by the following individuals…
Management
Terry A. Lyons, Chairman of the Board and Director
Terry Lyons has over 35 years experience in the financing, development and management of natural resource, manufacturing, real estate and merchant banking companies with an extensive background in corporate restructuring activities.
After completing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia, Mr. Lyons attended the University of Western Ontario, graduating with an MBA in 1974. Mr. Lyons was an applications engineer and marketing specialist with Caterpillar Tractor and Finning Tractor and Equipment and General Manager of South Western Drug Warehouse Ltd. In 1976, he joined Versatile Corporation as Corporate Planning Manager, moving through a variety of senior positions in strategic planning, budgeting and finance, mergers and acquisitions and project management. In 1986, he became Senior Vice-President of Versatile Corporation, Chairman of Versatile Pacific Shipyards and presided over the restructuring of the Corporation which is now known as B.C. Pacific Capital Corporation, a senior merchant and investment banking company which is part of Brookfield Asset Management (formerly Brascan). Mr. Lyons was a Managing Partner of Brookfield in charge of the merchant banking and restructuring activities in the natural resource sector. In May 2004, after 17 years with Brookfield, Mr. Lyons retired to pursue other opportunities.
Mr. Lyons is currently non-executive Chairman of Northgate Minerals Corporation (a mining company formerly affiliated with Brookfield) and a director and officer of several public corporations including Lead Director (also Chairman of the Audit Committee), Canaccord Capital Inc. (Canada’s leading independent investment dealer), Diamonds North Resources Ltd., Polaris Minerals Corporation, Sprott Resource Corporation, Farallon Resources Ltd., TTM Resources Inc. and the B.C Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) as well as several private corporations.
Mr. Lyons has been active in Junior Achievement, the United Way, Special Olympics and other charitable and sports organizations (including swimming and water polo). He is past Chairman of the Mining Association of B.C., a Governor of the Olympic Foundation of Canada, former Chairman of Sport B.C., a past President of Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. In 2007 Mr. Lyons was awarded the Inco Medal by the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy for distinguished service to the mining industry.
W.K. Crichy Clarke B.A., President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Mr. Clarke spent 12 years from 1975 to 1987 with the Royal Bank of Canada and eight years from 1987 to 1994 in the investment business. He is currently involved with a number of private companies in British Columbia and Alberta which are involved in investments in real estate, securities, car wash businesses in Edmonton, Alberta, and various other investment activities. Mr. Clarke obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia.
Michele Pillon, Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Pillon is an accountant with several years experience in the junior mining exploration sector, providing accounting and regulatory assistance to public companies. Since May 2005, she has worked as an accountant to United Resource Group. Ms. Pillon’s prior employment includes: International Portfolio Management from June 2001 to April 2005; Whytecliff Capital Corp. from December 1999 to December 2000; and, Mineral Development Group from May 1995 to August 1999.
Ms. Pillon has been a director and/or officer of a number of public companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Warren Robb (P. Geo.) Chief Operating Officer & Director
Mr. Robb graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1987 with a BSc Geology and brings to the Company over 20 years of exploration experience in Canada and Internationally . Mr. Robb has worked for both senior and junior mining companies and has extensive operational and drill program management experience ranging from small preliminary testing to expansive programs for ore reserve definition to mining operations. Mr. Robb has experience in a variety of mineral deposit types, including porphyry copper-gold, epithermal and mesothermal gold vein systems, volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits, skarn deposits, diamond bearing Kimberlites and diamond bearing alluvial gravels. Mr. Robb has managed exploration programs for precious and base metals throughout Canada, USA, China, Africa and South America.
Wesley Raven, (P.Geo.) VP, Exploration
Wesley Raven, P Geo, Professional Geologist graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1983 with 25 years of exploration experience in Canada and internationally. Mr. Raven has worked for both senior and junior mining companies and has extensive drill program management from small preliminary testing to expansive programs for ore reserve definition. Mr. Raven has experience in a variety of mineral deposit types, including porphyry copper-gold, magmatic nickel-copper, epithermal and mesothermal gold vein systems, volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits, skarn deposits and carbonate-hosted base metals. Mr. Raven has managed exploration programs for precious and base metals throughout Canada, USA, Mexico, Africa (Ghana, Niger) and South America.
Jill Neff - Corporate Secretary
Ms. Neff has been a Corporate and Securities Paralegal for over five years, most recently at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP for two years and prior to that at Goodmans for three years.
David R.C. McMillan, Director
Mr. McMillan brings years of experience in Brokerage and Corporate Finance to the Company. Previously he was an investment advisor with Yorkton Securities Inc. (now Blackmont Capital Inc.) from 1983-2000 and was senior vice president and a director of Yorkton from 1995 to 2000. Since 2000 he has been a self-employed venture company consultant and currently serves as President, CEO and Director of Canada Gas Corp and Metal Quest., both Exchange listed companies.
Charles Ikona P.Eng, Advisor to the Board
Mr. Ikona is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of British Columbia. He is a graduate of the University of British Columbia with a degree in Mining Engineering (1966). He has been a principle in Pamicon Developments, a contract consulting and Service Company, for 25 years and has experience in a wide range of geological environments in exploration, development, and production. He has underground, open pit, and processing experience in both hard rock and placer mining.
Richard Jordens, Director
Mr. Jordens brings a wealth of experience in the Construction business and will provide the Company with additional guidance and direction. Mr. Jordens is a significant shareholder of the Company and has participated in the seed, flow through and IPO financings of the Company.
Robert Sibthorpe, Director
Mr. Sibthorpe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in geology and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Toronto. He worked as a mining analyst and director of Yorkton Securities Inc. in Vancouver from 1986 to 1996 and he was an independent mining consultant from 1996 to 1999 when he joined Canaccord Capital Corporation as a mining analyst. Mr. Sibthorpe was Senior Vice-President of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., a Toronto Stock Exchange listed company, from March 2001 to January 2003. Mr. Sibthorpe is a director of Madison Enterprise Corp., Trio Gold Corp., Klondex Mines Ltd., Oromin Explorations Ltd., and Black Pearl Minerals Consolidated Inc. all Exchange listed companies.
Donald Davidson, Advisor to the Board
Mr. Davidson was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Sprott Molybdenum Participation Corp., a Toronto Stock Exchange listed company. Mr. Davidson brings over 50 years of experience in the mining industry in Western Canada and the United States, including experience relating to the mining of molybdenum. He has been a self-employed mining/geological consultant for the past 26 years. Prior to that, Mr. Davidson was employed by Climax Molybdenum Company where he first worked at Climax Colorado and was subsequently posted as the resident geologist and project supervisor for a major underground project in Smithers, B.C. Mr. Davidson also gained molybdenum exposure at the French mine in Hedley B.C., B.C. and Bell Molybdenum in Kitsault, B.C., and Canol Metal Mines in the Yukon. Mr. Davidson is a professional engineer in the province of British Columbia, holds a masters degree in geological engineering from the University of British Columbia and has completed graduate studies in soil mechanics.
Gary Hawthorn (P. Eng.) - Advisor to the Board of Directors
Gary Hawthorn, P. Eng., is a Mining Engineer, specializing in Mineral Processing, He has 18 years operating experience with Cominco and Placer, mainly as a mill superintendent at precious and base metal plants, the largest of which was Placer’s 20,000 tpd Marcopper copper mine in the Philippines.
Since 1982, and since 1988 as Westcoast Mineral Testing Inc, he has consulted for both small and large precious and base metal mines, both domestically and internationally.
He has taught several courses in Mineral Process Engineering at UBC, as an adjunct professor.
Since May 2008 he has been retained by TTM to oversee the ongoing laboratory testing program at SGS Lakefield Research.
Dr. Weiguo Lang - Fiscal Agent
TTM Resources Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Weiguo Lang, as the company’s Exclusive Fiscal Agent for operations in China and the Far East. Dr. Lang will assist the Company in obtaining, structuring, and negotiating financing arrangements for its Chu Molybdenum Mine Development Project. Dr. Lang is a member of the Investment Committee for the China Mining United Fund and earned a BSc. degree in engineering in China and MSc. and Ph.D. degrees in Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan. He speaks fluent English and Mandarin and resides in Beijing, China where he serves as an advisor to various Chinese private and government companies involved in mining and mining finance sectors worldwide.
Ms. Cheryl Liu - Investor Relations China
TTM is also pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Lui as Investors Relations China. Ms. Liu will assist the Company in creating investor awareness in China and the Far East. Ms. Liu is very knowledgeable in the mining industry and will also assist the Company in its future development plans. She speaks fluent English and Mandarin and resides in Burnaby, British Columbia
Auditor
Smythe Ratcliffe
Chartered Accountants
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Lawyer
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