Don Prahl is a veteran industry professional with deep experience in gold, moly and copper production at several of the largest mining operations in the country. He is in charge of all aspects of mine development for the Company, currently focused on the Ashdown moly project. Mr. Prahl has served as Vice President and General Manager for the Barrick Goldstrike mine in Nevada, the Cyprus-Amax Sierrita mine in Arizona, and the Cleveland Cliffs mine in Minnesota. He has a proven track record for improving , streamlining, and expanding operations while delivering bottom-line results. He has received the coveted Sentinels of Safety award for his performance in the area of safe mine and mill practices, and the Nevada Governor's Award for Excellence for his work in reclamation. Mr. Prahl was trained as a Minerals Engineer at the University of Wisconsin, and has received post-graduate training in productivity from Harvard University. Mr. Prahl was past Chairman of the Board for the Nevada Mining Association, and is an active member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers. |