Mr. Mitchell has served as our Vice President, Finance since January 1996. Before joining us, Mr. Mitchell was employed by Westmin Resources Limited (Westmin) and its predecessor, Western Mines Ltd., from 1975. He held various financial positions, including controller treasurer, with Western Mines Ltd. from 1975 to 1980 and was assistant treasurer and controller of the mining division at Westmin until 1985. He was then appointed treasurer of Westmin and became vice president and treasurer in 1989, the position he held until 1995. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia in 1971 and a C.A. designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia in 1973. Mr. Mitchell devotes approximately 95% of his time to our business. |