CORPORATE
THE TEAM
Patrick J Cruickshank
PRESIDENT & CEO
(MBA)
Mr. Cruickshank is the Founding – President & CEO of Crestfield Copper. Mr.Cruickshank, received his MBA at Canada’s Highly Prestigious York University-Schulich School of Business. Patrick brings a wealth of experience from the Private Wealth Management Sector, Protecting & Managing Wealth for over 15 years @ Merrill Lynch, Citigroup Capital Markets, Smith Barney and Legg Mason to name just a few. Patrick was an NFLPA Financial Advisor for over a decade helping financially educate, wealth creation & Long-term wealth preservation strategies for NFL Professional Players and their families.
Mr. Cruickshank also serves on the Boards of: Atacama Copper Exploration (Canada & Chile), Fiddlehead Mining Corp (NB, Canada), Royal Stewart Resources Corp. (NB, Canada), Thistle Resources Corp (NB, Canada).
Mr. Cruickshank specializes in establishing and growing companies, driving shareholder value through a long-term business strategy from inception to growth to exit. Mr. Cruickshank is often invited to speak at Resource Summits in Canada, Chile, Peru, London & Germany. Patrick is an active Panel Guest Speaker of the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture (TSX-V) & the Santiago Stock Exchange (SSE) Industry Events. Mr. Cruickshank is frequently interviewed on Radio Show & Industry Publications within the Resource Sector.
Mr. Cruickshank, is a Former Canadian Olympic/U23 Soccer Player and US NCAA Dl Collegiate Player. Patrick is also a very highly decorated US & Canadian Coach, from being a Professional Soccer Player to coaching Canada’s Women to University of Mississippi to US Olympic Development Staff Coach. Patrick holds his US Soccer “A” License & Canadian National Coaching Licenses.
Gary Lohman
VP, EXPLORATION
(P.GEO)
Mr. Lohman is a Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Thistle Resources Corp. As an exploration geologist, he has 40 years of experience in both precious and base metal exploration within the Americas Management experience within and outside of the mining industry.
Skilled in geological, geochemical and geophysical exploration techniques in a wide variety of settings including Volcanogenic Massive Sulphides (VMS), Porphyry & IOCG (Copper/Gold) Style Deposits. Experience includes evaluations/ research conducted on bonanza grade and bulk tonnage gold-silver properties in Canada, Mexico, California, Ecuador & Chile. Evaluated and conducted research on a variety of Industrial mineral projects including graphite, titanium, zeolites and building stone.
Mr. Lohman is also the President of Atacama Copper Exploration limited in Chile. A Private Canadian Exploration Company focused on large Scale IOCG- Cobalt Exploration. Gary also holds several Board Positions: Atacama Copper Exploration limited, Minotaur Atlantic Exploration limited, Royal Stewart Resources Corp, Fiddlehead Mining Corp. & Nine Mile Metals Ltd. Gary is based in Bathurst, New Brunswick throughout the year, conducting exploration in addition to working with various agencies within the provincial government including the Department of Mines and Forestry.
Penny White (BA, LLB)
CHAIRMAN
- Co-founder of several exploration mining companies in Canada and USA
- Law Degree from UBC,Saïd Business School, University of Oxford; member of British Columbia and Washington State law societies
- Entrepreneurship: Led Bacchus Law to PROFIT 500 list; co-founded Merus Labs (sold for $342M) and Glance Technologies (CAD$400M market cap)
- Recognition: Featured on PROFIT Magazine’s W100 list; RBC Excellence in
entrepreneurship finalist; advocate for sustainability
Sharyn Alexander (M.SC.)
Independant Director
- Leadership: President at Sun Summit Minerals; directed major expansions and acquisitions
- Technical expertise: Field geologist with experience in exploration and mining, GIS and data management. Roles with B2Gold, Info Mine, Barrick Gold, SRK Consulting
- Education: M.Sc. Geology (Toronto), B.Sc. (McMaster), GIS Diploma (BCIT). Industry courses
Mark Fedikow
B.SC. (HONORS), M.SC., PH.D
Consulting Geologist
- Education: Earned B.Sc. and M.Sc. from University of Windsor, Ontario and a Ph.D. in exploration geochemistry from University of New South Wales, Australia; research funded by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
- Experience: Over 40 years globally in mineral exploration, including roles as Chief Geologist at Manitoba Geological Survey (recipient of the Provincial Geologists Gold Medal) and as an independent consultant; worked on Crestfield Cruce Copper Project
- Certifications: Registered Professional Geologist in Manitoba and Certified Professional Geologist with the Association of Professional Geologists, Colorado, U.S.A
APEX Geoscience LTD.
GEOLOGICAL CONSULTING & PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
- Specialization: APEX provides comprehensive geological consulting with services ranging from exploration to advanced resource definition drilling, and expertise in mineral resource modeling and estimation
- Experience: Over 30 years in geological consulting across commodities like precious metals, base metals, and oil sands; clients include Freeman Gold Corp., Northwest Copper, Freeport-McMoRan Inc., and more
- Capabilities: APEX’s offerings encompass project generation, exploration design, risk assessment, project management, regulatory compliance, environmental engagement, data analysis, and QP services
TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD
Daniel Card
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
(P.GEO, RPGEO)
Mr Card, a professional Geophysicist, holds a BSc. Hons degree from the University of Manitoba and is currently registered in Canada and Australia. His career started with Xstrata (now Glencore) where he worked his way up to Project Geophysicist at Raglan Mine in northern Quebec, and then went on to serve at Xstrata’s Western Australian operations Cosmos and Sinclair in the Leinstern-Wiluna nickel camp, where he played a key role in the discovery and definition of the 9 MT Odysseus Nickel Sulphide Deposit.
Following his tenure at Xstrata, he went on to work as Senior Geophysicist for Southern Geoscience Consultants in Perth, WA, where he served as the staff electromagnetics specialist. He also served as the technical lead on many mineral exploration projects.
He continued as a senior technical consultant to Abitibi Geophysics and an expert peer reviewer for the journal “Exploration Geophysics”. He then founded EarthEx, a specialized in geophysical prospecting, data interpretation, 3D modeling and target definition for, and work with cutting edge technologies and data analysis methodology. EarthEx has become a household name in the acquisition and analysis of high-resolution geophysical data.
Kevin A. VIENNEAU
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
(B.ENG)
Kevin worked with Stratabound Minerals Corp for over 10+ years and brought the company from solely an exploration company to an open pit producing VMS mine at one of their properties. During production, Kevin transitioned to the Mine Production Manager responsible for over 100 employees. His experience also includes field exploration and drill program (QA/QC) protocols design & implementation.
Kevin also comes highly skilled in technical GIS database design & management, Resource Estimate Analysis & EIA Authoring for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports to the NB DEM. Kevin has been involved in (5) Resources Estimate and (3) PEA’s with 3rd party Engineering firms. His experience from working at the World Famous Brunswick Mine is invaluable for Bandera Pass Gold Corp, especially for its VMS Portfolio in BMC (Recently purchased from Osisko Metals Inc). A skilled negotiator, Kevin has successfully negotiated with First Nations, Land Owners, Vendors and Government Agencies. He completed a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mineral Resource Engineering from Dalhousie University, NS in 2014. Kevin has also studied for 3 years at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. Kevin currently serves on the Board of Founders Metals Inc Company helped take the company public in 2021 as well as serving on the Technical Advisory Board of: Bandera Pass Gold Corp – Royal Stewart Resources Corp – Thistle Resources Corp Kevin currently makes Bathurst, New Brunswick his home and is a pillar in the community and currently serves as the President of the Bathurst Marina.
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CORPORATE
THE TEAM
Patrick J Cruickshank
PRESIDENT & CEO
(MBA)
Mr. Cruickshank is the Founding – President & CEO of Crestfield Copper. Mr.Cruickshank, received his MBA at Canada’s Highly Prestigious York University-Schulich School of Business. Patrick brings a wealth of experience from the Private Wealth Management Sector, Protecting & Managing Wealth for over 15 years @ Merrill Lynch, Citigroup Capital Markets, Smith Barney and Legg Mason to name just a few. Patrick was an NFLPA Financial Advisor for over a decade helping financially educate, wealth creation & Long-term wealth preservation strategies for NFL Professional Players and their families.
Mr. Cruickshank also serves on the Boards of: Atacama Copper Exploration (Canada & Chile), Fiddlehead Mining Corp (NB, Canada), Royal Stewart Resources Corp. (NB, Canada), Thistle Resources Corp (NB, Canada).
Mr. Cruickshank specializes in establishing and growing companies, driving shareholder value through a long-term business strategy from inception to growth to exit. Mr. Cruickshank is often invited to speak at Resource Summits in Canada, Chile, Peru, London & Germany. Patrick is an active Panel Guest Speaker of the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture (TSX-V) & the Santiago Stock Exchange (SSE) Industry Events. Mr. Cruickshank is frequently interviewed on Radio Show & Industry Publications within the Resource Sector.
Mr. Cruickshank, is a Former Canadian Olympic/U23 Soccer Player and US NCAA Dl Collegiate Player. Patrick is also a very highly decorated US & Canadian Coach, from being a Professional Soccer Player to coaching Canada’s Women to University of Mississippi to US Olympic Development Staff Coach. Patrick holds his US Soccer “A” License & Canadian National Coaching Licenses.
Gary Lohman
VP, EXPLORATION
(P.GEO)
Mr. Lohman is a Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Thistle Resources Corp. As an exploration geologist, he has 40 years of experience in both precious and base metal exploration within the Americas Management experience within and outside of the mining industry.
Skilled in geological, geochemical and geophysical exploration techniques in a wide variety of settings including Volcanogenic Massive Sulphides (VMS), Porphyry & IOCG (Copper/Gold) Style Deposits. Experience includes evaluations/ research conducted on bonanza grade and bulk tonnage gold-silver properties in Canada, Mexico, California, Ecuador & Chile. Evaluated and conducted research on a variety of Industrial mineral projects including graphite, titanium, zeolites and building stone.
Mr. Lohman is also the President of Atacama Copper Exploration limited in Chile. A Private Canadian Exploration Company focused on large Scale IOCG- Cobalt Exploration. Gary also holds several Board Positions: Atacama Copper Exploration limited, Minotaur Atlantic Exploration limited, Royal Stewart Resources Corp, Fiddlehead Mining Corp. & Nine Mile Metals Ltd. Gary is based in Bathurst, New Brunswick throughout the year, conducting exploration in addition to working with various agencies within the provincial government including the Department of Mines and Forestry.
Penny White (BA, LLB)
CHAIRMAN
Penny White is an accomplished business leader with over 20 years of experience in the capital markets. As the President and CEO of Lancaster Resources Inc., she brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the company. Penny has a diverse background, with experience in sectors such as mining, pharmaceuticals, and clean energy. She was an initial officer and director of a pharmaceutical company that was later acquired for $342 million, and was the Chairman of Highbury Energy for 10 years, overseeing the development of the company’s gasification technology and registration of a patent to create high-grade synthetic gas from biomass. She has been recognized in PROFIT Magazine’s W100 list of top entrepreneurs and has raised over $50 million for companies she has founded. In addition to her Law Degree, Penny has completed the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme and the Oxford Climate Emergency Programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Sharyn Alexander (M.SC.)
Independant Director
Ms. Alexander, M.SC., serves as an Independent Director with a proven track record of leadership and technical expertise in the mining industry. As President at Sun Summit Minerals, she has successfully overseen major expansions and acquisitions. With a background as a field geologist, she brings extensive experience in exploration and mining, as well as proficiency in GIS and data management. Her previous roles with industry giants like B2Gold, Info Mine, Barrick Gold, and SRK Consulting have further honed her skills. Sharyn holds an M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Toronto, a B.Sc. from McMaster University, and a GIS Diploma from BCIT, complemented by industry-specific courses.
Mark Fedikow
B.SC. (HONORS), M.SC., PH.D
Consulting Geologist
Mark Fedikow, B.SC. (HONORS), M.SC., PH.D, brings a wealth of expertise as a Consulting Geologist. His educational background includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Windsor, Ontario, and a Ph.D. in exploration geochemistry from the University of New South Wales, Australia, with research funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. With over 40 years of experience in mineral exploration globally, he has served in various capacities, notably as Chief Geologist at the Manitoba Geological Survey, where he was awarded the Provincial Geologists Gold Medal, and as an independent consultant. His portfolio includes work on projects such as the Crestfield Cruce Copper Project. Mr. Fedikow holds certifications as a Registered Professional Geologist in Manitoba and a Certified Professional Geologist with the Association of Professional Geologists, Colorado, U.S.A.
APEX GEOSCIENCE LTD.
Geological Consulting & Project Implementation
Apex Geoscience Ltd. offers specialized geological consulting and project implementation services. With a focus on exploration and advanced resource definition drilling, they excel in mineral resource modeling and estimation. With over 30 years of experience across various commodities including precious metals, base metals, and oil sands, Apex has served clients such as Freeman Gold Corp., Northwest Copper, and Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Their capabilities span project generation, exploration design, risk assessment, project management, regulatory compliance, environmental engagement, data analysis, and QP services.
TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD
Daniel Card
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
(P.GEO, RPGEO)
Mr Card, a professional Geophysicist, holds a BSc. Hons degree from the University of Manitoba and is currently registered in Canada and Australia. His career started with Xstrata (now Glencore) where he worked his way up to Project Geophysicist at Raglan Mine in northern Quebec, and then went on to serve at Xstrata’s Western Australian operations Cosmos and Sinclair in the Leinstern-Wiluna nickel camp, where he played a key role in the discovery and definition of the 9 MT Odysseus Nickel Sulphide Deposit.
Following his tenure at Xstrata, he went on to work as Senior Geophysicist for Southern Geoscience Consultants in Perth, WA, where he served as the staff electromagnetics specialist. He also served as the technical lead on many mineral exploration projects.
He continued as a senior technical consultant to Abitibi Geophysics and an expert peer reviewer for the journal “Exploration Geophysics”. He then founded EarthEx, a specialized in geophysical prospecting, data interpretation, 3D modeling and target definition for, and work with cutting edge technologies and data analysis methodology. EarthEx has become a household name in the acquisition and analysis of high-resolution geophysical data.
Kevin A. VIENNEAU
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
(B.ENG)
Kevin worked with Stratabound Minerals Corp for over 10+ years and brought the company from solely an exploration company to an open pit producing VMS mine at one of their properties. During production, Kevin transitioned to the Mine Production Manager responsible for over 100 employees. His experience also includes field exploration and drill program (QA/QC) protocols design & implementation.
Kevin also comes highly skilled in technical GIS database design & management, Resource Estimate Analysis & EIA Authoring for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports to the NB DEM. Kevin has been involved in (5) Resources Estimate and (3) PEA’s with 3rd party Engineering firms. His experience from working at the World Famous Brunswick Mine is invaluable for Bandera Pass Gold Corp, especially for its VMS Portfolio in BMC (Recently purchased from Osisko Metals Inc). A skilled negotiator, Kevin has successfully negotiated with First Nations, Land Owners, Vendors and Government Agencies. He completed a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mineral Resource Engineering from Dalhousie University, NS in 2014. Kevin has also studied for 3 years at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. Kevin currently serves on the Board of Founders Metals Inc Company helped take the company public in 2021 as well as serving on the Technical Advisory Board of: Bandera Pass Gold Corp – Royal Stewart Resources Corp – Thistle Resources Corp Kevin currently makes Bathurst, New Brunswick his home and is a pillar in the community and currently serves as the President of the Bathurst Marina.
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