Brenda Dayton

Golden Queen Mining Consolidated Ltd. is engages in the engages in the exploration of gold and mineral properties. The company was founded on November 21, 1985 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Fura Gems, Inc. was a natural resource company, which engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of resource properties. The company was founded by Arni Thomas Johannson, Todd Telesz, and C. J. Hummel on September 26, 2006 and was headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) is a professional organization that aims to enhance the credibility and competency of the investor relations profession. CIRI has four chapters located in different regions. The organization also provides insights on ESG processes and reporting for issuers at various stages in their ESG journey. The non-profit company is based in Oakville, ON, Canada. CIRI provides resources, professional development, networking opportunities, and advocacy to support the IR community. The organization has over 500 members, with most responsible for IR at publicly-traded companies. Visible Alpha is a sponsor of CIRI that enhances the investment research process. CIRI publishes IR Directions, a magazine that explores current and emerging practices of board reporting and engagement. Nathalie Megann has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2004.

Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) is an organization that represents governance professionals in Canada. The organization is based in Toronto, Canada. The organization was established in 1994, with a mandate to be the voice of governance professionals. Its members deal with all matters affecting corporate governance, from board and committee processes, management and structure, disclosure, stakeholder engagement, legal and corporate compliance, as well as issues crucial to boards, their accountability, and oversight. GPC offers networking opportunities, information resources, an annual conference, professional development, advocacy, and strategic alliances.

Sunward Resources Ltd. is engaged in the exploration and development of gold/copper porphyry projects in Colombia. Its major project is the Titiribi mineral project. The company was founded by Philip O'Neill on April 11, 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.