Gary Simmerman

Gary Simmerman, VP Engineering & Mine Manager . has been the VP Engineering and Mine Manager of the Mineral Park Mine since April 2007.  From 2004 until April 2007, Mr. Simmerman was employed by Frontera Copper Corp. as VP and Chief Operating Officer and was responsible for the development and operation of the Piedras Verdes Copper Project located in Sonora, Mexico.  From 1992 until 2004, Mr. Simmerman was employed by Azco Mining as VP Operations and was responsible for the development of Azco.s Black Canyon Mica Project, located near Phoenix, Arizona, was involved in the bankable feasibility study for the Sanchez copper project located near Safford, Arizona, and was responsible for overseeing Azco.s interest in the Piedras Verdes Property.  From 1986 to 1992, Mr. Simmerman was employed by Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp., first as Senior Mine Engineer and then as Chief Engineer.  From 1980 to 1986, and 1974 to 1980, Mr. Simmerman was employed by Noranda and Gulf Mineral Resources respectively in various operating and engineering positions.

Mr. Simmerman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mining engineering from the University of Arizona.

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