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MANAGEMENT & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Scott Walters
CEO & DIRECTOR
Mr. Walters is a Canadian entrepreneur and executive with a strong record in mineral exploration, resource development, and investment banking. He is also the Co-Founder and Principal of Blaise Ventures, where he supports high-growth companies through strategic planning, team-building, and financing.
Previously, he served as CEO of Molecular Science Corp., securing national licensing and major enterprise contracts prior to its acquisition. As VP & Board Director at Supreme, he helped drive operational scaling, capital raising, and the company’s successful exit. Earlier, he co-founded Canabo Medical Clinics, that scaled into one of Canada’s largest referral-only pain clinic network before its acquisition.
His capital markets experience includes serving as Managing Director at Stifel Financial in resource investment banking, founding Max Capital Markets and raising over $700mm for resource and technology companies, and co-founding DeltaOne Capital Partners, later acquired. Scott began his career in field exploration at age 17 and remains deeply engaged in advancing mineral projects in Canada.
Jeremy Fong, CPA
CFO & CORPORATE SECRETARY
Mr. Fong is a Chartered Professional Accountant and the Partner of Fong Advisory Services with extensive experience in advisory services, managing complex client portfolios, and leading teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Mr. Fong has demonstrated expertise in navigating intricate accounting and audit matters, including changes in accounting policies, impairments, and acquisitions, with a strong background in operational efficiency and compliance audits and providing financial assistance to Fortune 1000 companies.
Prior to this role, Mr. Fong has a proven track record in his previous roles in developing mentorship programs and ensuring timely completion of financial statements for publicly listed companies.
Ranbir Kalan
DIRECTOR
Mr. Kalan has over ten years of experience in the capital markets, specializing in corporate development, marketing, and communications.
He has collaborated with numerous public companies to craft and execute strategic market initiatives, with a proven track record across industries including mining, healthcare, green energy, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and technology.
His expertise has played a key role in driving effective and efficient market penetration for these organizations. Mr. Kalan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, with a minor in Economics, from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Sean Hillacre, M.Sc., P.Geo.
DIRECTOR
Mr. Hillacre has over a decade of experience working as an economic geologist in the Athabasca Basin uranium district of Saskatchewan. Mr. Hillacre brings a unique and balanced background integrating academic geoscience with industry experience, along with a comprehensive understanding of project development.
Mr. Hillacre received his B.Sc. & M.Sc. degrees in Geology from the U of S and published the first comprehensive academic study on a uranium deposit in the SW Athabasca Basin in Economic Geology. As President and VP Exploration of Standard Uranium Ltd., he built and leads a high-caliber exploration team of geologists focused on acquisition, exploration, and development of uranium assets in the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan, in addition to raising capital and structuring M&A deals.
Mr. Hillacre also holds the position of Technical Advisor with Greenridge Exploration Ltd. where he provides his expertise on mineral project acquisitions, exploration programs, and other technical and logistical tasks.
ADVISORS
Robert Eckford
Advisor
Mr. Robert Eckford is a seasoned mining executive and financial strategist with a strong track record of leading transformational transactions in the gold sector. He brings deep expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and operational integration, having played key roles in over $2.5 billion in mining deals over the past decade.
Beginning his career as a finance professional with EY, Eckford quickly advanced into the mining sector, where he was instrumental in building companies such as Leagold — acquired by Equinox Gold — and Aris Mining (TSX:ARIS). As CFO of Aris, he led complex financings, asset acquisitions, and a major merger that positioned the company as a leading gold producer in Colombia.
Nathan Bridge
Advisor
With a strong technical background and a disciplined, science-driven approach, Mr. Bridge focuses on exploration strategies grounded in geoscientific rigor and a deep understanding of the conditions required for high-grade ore deposit formation and preservation. He is a licensed Professional Geoscientist and holds both B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Geology from the University of Western Ontario.
During his time at Cameco, Mr. Bridge played a key role as Senior Geologist on the Fox Lake discovery team, contributing to advancing the deposit from early exploration through discovery and resource definition. With a career largely dedicated to uranium exploration, he notably led the CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. team to the discovery of the Pike Zone on the West McArthur project.
His extensive expertise includes work on multiple uranium mineralization zones, as well as the management of delineation and geotechnical programs at Cameco’s Cigar Lake, Eagle Point, and Millennium deposits.
Morgan Verge
Advisor
Ms. Verge is a professional geoscientist and the President and CEO of Verge Geological Consulting Ltd., where she leads mineral exploration programs and delivers geological services to clients across Canada.
Ms. Verge has planned and managed exploration programs, developed complex geological databases, and secured over $1 million in government funding for exploration.
She has held senior and database management roles at Aureus Gold, Agnico Eagle, and Lake Shore Gold, and currently serves as President of the Nova Scotia Prospectors Association.
