Mr. Tessier P.Eng, P.Geo., is a Professional Engineer and Geologist, involved in the mineral exploration and mining industry since 1989, including 16 years as Director, President and CEO of publicly traded Junior companies. Mr. Tessier started his career as Exploration Manager of the Quebec exploration office for Cominco Ltd in Noranda. He subsequently became geological consultant to the industry with clients from both the major and junior sectors in Canada, South and Central America and Central Asia. Mr. Tessier obtained his Engineering degree at Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal and his MSc in Economic Geology at Queen’s University in Kingston. Mr. Tessier holds professional designations with Geoscientists of Ontario, Quebec, as-well as Professional Engineers of Ontario and Quebec.