Raymond Threlkeld is a seasoned mining professional with over 30 years of experience in mineral exploration, mine operations, construction, and executive management. In 2020, Mr. Threlkeld was inducted into the U.S. National Mining Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to the mining industry. Currently, he is a director of New Found Gold, and until recently, was a director of Calibre Mining. He also served as Chairman of Newmarket Gold, becoming a director of Kirkland Lake Gold upon the sale of Newmarket to Kirkland for $1 billion. Additionally, he was a director of Northern Empire, which was sold to Coeur Mining in 2018 for US$90 million. Mr. Threlkeld was President and CEO of Rainy River Resources, which was developing the 4-million-ounce Rainy River gold deposit in Ontario. New Gold purchased Rainy River for $310 million in 2013. From 2006 to 2009, Mr. Threlkeld led the Western Goldfields team that acquired, developed, and brought into operation the Mesquite Gold Mine in California, which was subsequently purchased by New Gold for $314 million in 2009. From 1996 to 2004, he held a variety of senior executive positions with Barrick Gold, rising to the position of Vice President of Project Development. Among his notable accomplishments were the Pierina Mine in Peru, Bulyanhulu Mine in Tanzania, Veladero Mine in Argentina, Lagunas Norte Mine in Peru, and the Cowal Mine in Australia. Mr. Threlkeld holds a B.Sc. degree in Geology from the University of Nevada.

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