Investor Relations

Sara is a Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder with extensive capital markets experience, having worked over twenty years as a sell-side equity research analyst with Canaccord Genuity and an investment banking analyst with Wood Gundy and Kidder Peabody. During her career, Sara followed a broad range of industries, with a specific focus on emerging companies and technologies where she was recognized numerous times for being a top stock picker by StarMine. For the last five years, Sara has been applying her skills and experience as a strategic advisor and corporate director.

Chris received his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cape Town and has spent much of his 40 year career in research and research management. He has authored or co-authored 70 technical publications, been awarded 14 patents and contributed to several books on various aspects of extractive metallurgy. Chris joined Lakefield Research in 1990, becoming GM in 1992 and VP and COO when the company privatized in 1995 after a buyout from former owner Falconbridge. After SGS acquired Lakefield Research, Chris became the VP, Global Metallurgy, responsible for the company’s world-wide metallurgical business. Chris has retired from SGS management but continues in the role of Senior Metallurgist.

Mr Hubbard has more than forty years of relevant management, corporate finance and investment banking experience. From early success in reorganizing a major French fashion brand in the 1980s on to successfully negotiating the sale of the same in the early 90s, in his career he has arranged successful leveraged buy outs, management buy outs, seed stage, and private equity investments. While managing a sizable portfolio of family investments, he has invested or served as a board member in many diverse industries around the world, including mining, international wine distribution, consumer electronics, and healthcare.

Peter brings over 30 years of experience in executive management, investment fund analysis and board advisory roles in the technology and mining sectors. With specialization in corporate finance and contract negotiation, Peter has been involved in the start-up and growth of several junior mining firms including PGM Ventures which became Iberian Minerals Corporation. Throughout his career, Peter has helped small to medium sized companies achieve their growth objectives while delivering value to shareholders.