High-Grade Discovery Leverage in Newfoundland

Stephen Stares is a mining entrepreneur with over 32 years in mineral exploration. He began with Noranda Exploration, working on major projects like Hemlo and Geco, then spent a decade running Stares Contracting Corp. in Thunder Bay. In 2004, he co-founded Benton Resources, where he’s still President and CEO. He’s helped launch several TSX Venture companies, including Clean Air Metals, securing key deposits and building its team. In 2007, he and his family received the PDAC Bill Dennis Award for decades of industry contributions.

Michael Stares is a successful entrepreneur and a well-known prospector and project manager. He is a co-owner of Stares Contracting Corp. together with Stephen Stares as well as Director or Officer of several junior exploration companies. Michael’s background comes from 18 years of prospecting, 8 years with Noranda Exploration, having a fantastic track record for new discoveries. Michael has been given credit for the very timely advances in new discoveries on Benton’s projects.

Thomas Sarvas, CPA, CA, is a Partner at MNP in Thunder Bay and brings 30 years of experience in assurance, tax, and business advisory services. He works with a wide range of clients including First Nations, not-for-profits, professionals, and resource companies. He has deep experience in financial reporting, tax planning, corporate reorganizations, and advising exploration-stage companies. Tom earned his CA in 1984 after completing a Bachelor of Administration at Lakehead University. He has held leadership roles with Avenue II, the Northwestern Ontario LHIN, and serves as Treasurer on the board of the George Jeffrey Children’s Treatment Centre.

Timothy Froude, P.Geo., is a geologist with over 30 years in mineral exploration and a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland. He spent nearly a decade with Inco Ltd., working on projects across North America and abroad, and was part of the team that discovered the Bobby’s Pond deposit. He also led the discovery of the Valentine Lake gold deposit, now being advanced by Marathon Gold. Tim has held senior roles at several junior mining companies, including VP of Exploration at Cornerstone Resources, Crosshair Exploration, and Golden Dory Resources. He also served as Executive Director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Chamber of Mineral Resources, and is currently President and CEO of Sokoman Minerals Corp.

John Sullivan, P.Geo., is a geologist and Mineral Exploration Consultant and has 50 years of experience in the mineral industry.  He has held senior positions with Excellon Resources, Noranda, Watts, Griffis and McQuat, and Hudson Bay Mining.  He has directed major exploration programs for both precious and base metal projects, managed field offices and evaluated projects in Canada, the United States, Europe, Africa and Latin America, in particular Mexico and Chile.

Gordon Fretwell graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1979 with the Bachelor of Laws degree. Since that time, Mr. Fretwell has been a practicing solicitor in the City of Vancouver, primarily in the areas of resource and securities law. In addition, Mr. Fretwell is a Director or Officer of various publicly-traded companies, including Asanko Gold, Auryn Resources Corp., Coro Mining Corp., Canada Rare Earth Corp. and Sokoman Minerals Corp.