Mr. McCrea has more than 25 years of experience in exploration and mining geology, as well as mineral resource estimation. He gained experience working for junior mining/exploration companies and engineering firms SRK and Snowden. His geological expertise spans technical reviews and due diligence to resource estimation and feasibility studies. Jim has worked with a variety of commodities, primarily gold, silver, and copper, in various geographic settings throughout the Americas. He performed ore body modeling and resource estimation for the successful takeover of Cumberland Resources Ltd. by Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. More recently, Mr. McCrea completed resource estimations that supported the purchase of Duran Ventures’ Aguila porphyry by Peñoles. He has also worked with companies such as Minera San Cristóbal S.A. of Bolivia, Arena Minerals Inc., and Montan Mining Corp., to name a few. Jim’s guidance led to the breakthrough drill hole and discovery of world-class potential for Tudor Gold Corp.