Michael Rapsch

Pediment Gold Corp. explores for gold, copper and silver. Its principal activity is exploration of mineral properties. It is currently focusing on nine gold, silver and copper projects. The Group's current exploration activities are conducted in Mexico. The company was founded on December 23, 1983 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

SilverCrest Mines, Inc. mines for silver and gold. It engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. The company was founded by Nathan Eric Fier and Barney Magnusson on May 15, 1998 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Finore Mining, Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. Its project includes Läntinen Koillismaa project located in North Central Finland. The company was founded on November 29, 2006 and is headquartered in Vancouver, 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.