Mr. Sparkes has over 30 years of experience in the mineral exploration business as both an exploration geologist and executive. His career has included the exploration, delineation and development of two major Canadian deposits, both of which were the subject of takeovers. Mr. Sparkes is currently President of Sparrowhawk Consulting, having recently retired after seven years as Vice President Geology for Franco-Nevada Corporation. Previous positions included Vice President Exploration, at Rainy River Resources Ltd., Vice President Exploration, at Messina Minerals Inc., Senior Geologist at Voisey's Bay Nickel Co. Ltd., Exploration Manager of Archean Resources Ltd. as well as President of Sparkes Consulting Inc. Mr. Sparkes has previously held a number of board seats, including the board of directors of Sphinx Resources Ltd., Knight Metals Ltd., and was a founder and director of Orla Mining Ltd. Mr. Sparkes currently sits as a director of Aurion Resources Ltd and Prime Mining Corp.
