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CEO; Director
PJ Murphy is a highly experienced investor with a proven track record of success in the junior mining sector, the broader equity markets, and real estate. With over 25 years of management experience in the healthcare and real estate sectors, Murphy brings exceptional leadership, management skills, and a vast investment network to the team. He has led multiple successful transactions in the real estate and private sector, showing expertise in identifying value investments and working to maximize their potential. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree from McGill University, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Dalhousie University.
COO; Director
Mr. McClay is a seasoned operations leader with over a decade of senior management experience across industries including mining, exploration, agriculture, and healthcare. He specializes in optimizing corporate strategy, streamlining operations, and driving organizational efficiency. With expertise in team leadership, he has successfully guided companies from startups to large-scale acquisitions. Mr. McClay holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Royal Roads University.
CFO, CPA
Mr. Davis holds over 25 years of experience as a CPA supporting mining, oil and gas industries. Scott is a partner at Cross Davis & Co. LLP, a Canadian CPA firm and previously worked in the audit industry for Davidson & Company.
President, P.Geo
Mr. Warner is a geology graduate from the University of Alberta (1986) and a registered professional geologist in NWT and Nunavut. With over 30 years of experience in underground and open-pit mining mineral exploration, he has worked for major mining companies like Noranda Exploration and Placer Dome Inc. Notably, Mr. Warner’s team made significant discoveries, including the extension of the Detour Lake Gold Deposit in Ontario after its closure by Placer Dome. He also played a pivotal role in discovering the Falea North Zone (Uranium, Silver, Copper Deposit) and the Fatou Main Gold Deposit, both located in Mali, West Africa.
Senior Advisor
Matt Warder is an energy, metals, and mining analyst with nearly two decades of experience covering the natural resource and industrial sectors. As founder and CEO of Seawolf Research, he provides consulting services across multiple sectors with a focus on energy, metals, mining, and industrial supply chains. Matt co-founded Energy Capital Research Group, dedicated to cross-sector equity research, due diligence, financial modeling, and commodity supply, demand and price forecasting. He served as Principal Analyst for Wood Mackenzie, a global energy, metals and mining research consultancy.
Senior Advisor, CPA
Russell Ball is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Goldcorp Inc. Prior to his role with Goldcorp Inc., he served at Newmont Mining Corporation for almost 20 years, culminating with his appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, Mr. Ball is former Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chair of Calibre Mining Corp. He currently serves on the Board of Ivanhoe Electric Inc. and Faraday Copper as Chairperson.
Special Advisor
Patrick Bonner is a seasoned investor with a strong history of success in the junior mining sector, equity markets, and real estate. With over 25 years of leadership experience across direct marketing, healthcare, and energy sectors, he offers exceptional management and strategic decision-making skills, along with an extensive investment network. Bonner has spearheaded numerous successful real estate transactions, demonstrating his ability to identify and maximize value investments. His 8% stake in our company demonstrates his deep commitment and enthusiasm for the Company. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University and an MBA from Saint Mary’s University.
Senior Advisor, P.Geo
Dr. Zhang is a highly experienced Structural Geologist with over 30 years of expertise as a consulting geologist, particularly renowned for his specialization in structural geology. He earned his PhD from McGill University in 1994 and has conducted extensive work in Canada, the United States, Asia, and Africa. Dr. Zhang is recognized as a professional geoscientist and holds the esteemed title of Fellow of the Geological Association of Canada.
Country Manager
Mr. Cordovez has a strong background, serving on the Board of Directors of FENALCARBON for 10 years and the board of AIFC. With experience in coal mining and project development, he collaborated with major companies like Vale, Rio Tinto, and BHP Billiton on extensive exploration projects in Colombia. He also offered consultancy for infrastructure projects and holds degrees in International Trade and Multimodal Transport.
Senior Mining Engineer
Mario is a highly experienced Mining and Metallurgy Engineer with 50 years in the coal mining industry. A graduate of the National University of Colombia and certified as a Qualified Person by the Colombian Commission of Resources and Reserves. His career includes roles in mine planning, resource and reserve estimation, operations management, and project implementation. Highlights of his qualifications include implementing advanced longwall mining methods in coal operations, and conducting specialized studies in hydrogeology, ventilation, and mining subsidence. Currently an independent consultant, he has contributed to strategic mining plans, resource categorization, and infrastructure design for various mining projects across Colombia.
Project Manager
Emilio Gene is a Mining Engineer with 16 years of experience in underground coal mining, focusing on project management, mineral extraction, and safety. His previous roles include Chief of Mining Operations and Safety Supervisor at Industria Carbonífera de Samacá. Emilio holds a Mining Engineering degree from Francisco de Paula Santander University and a Degree in Business Management from the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia.
Mining Engineer
Mining Engineer from UFPS with specialization in environmental engineering from UIS. Over 6 years of experience in underground coal mining, holding roles such as resident mining engineer, mine manager at Minas La Aurora, and technical advisory engineer at Cooprocarcat, achieving production peaks of 5000 Mt/month in Norte Santander.
VP Finance
Camilo has been in investing banking for the last 14 years as Managing Partner of PrimeCap S.A.S. and Investment Banking Associate of Yun Capital, NYC. He brought projects to the firms in sectors such as energy, transportation, agriculture, infrastructure, and real estate. He worked as an investment advisor in equity funds for Professional de Bolsa in Colombia, with AUM of $700m. With Colombian Mineral Resources PLC made a listing at ISDX London for US$ 75M market cap. Most recently with C&ENER S.A. as a financial consultant, commodity broker as manager of business development in Mining and Infrastructure. Camilo holds a Bachelor degree in Finance and Business from the EU University of Barcelona. He was certified in International Corporate Finance from Columbia Business School NYC and Private Equity Funds from EAFIT University.
Civil Engineer
Luis Carlos is a Senior Civil Engineer with more than 25 years of experience in civil engineering, water management, and surface engineering projects. Herrera will guide the surface works required to prepare the commencement of the bulk sampling program.
Junior Geologist
Junior geologist with expertise in Structural Geology, Field Geology, GIS, Sedimentology, and Petrophysics. Winner of the 2020 Imperial Barrel Award for Latin America and the Caribbean (AAPG). Skilled in geological software. Currently working as a Junior Geologist at AION MINING CORP after graduating from Industrial University of Santander.
Social and Environmental Manager
Elvira is a social worker with 11+ years of experience in community projects for the oil and mining industries. She has a track record of positive impact in Santander, Meta, and Magdalena Medio municipalities. Previously, she worked on an environmental compensation project for Ecopetrol S.A. with Business and Quality Services before joining AION MINING.
Technical Advisor
Geologist specialized in management and development of geological-mining projects. 32 years of experience in the entire value chain of the industry, Titling, Formalization, exploration, mapping, and auditing in government, private and multinational companies. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Geology from the Krivoi Rog Ukrainian University and MBA from Santo Tomas University of Colombia.