Patrick Evans is a senior mining executive having previously served as CEO of Dominion Diamond Mines, Mountain Province Diamonds, Kennady Diamonds, Norsemont Mining (acquired by Hudbay Minerals), Weda Bay Minerals (acquired by Eramet S.A.), Southern Platinum (acquired by Lonmin PLC), Messina Platinum, Mayfair Gold, and SouthernEra Resources. Mr. Evans was also Vice President of Placer Dome Inc. and chairman of Mirasol Resources. Mr. Evans is a graduate of the University of Cape Town and served as Consul-General of South Africa to Canada (1994-1998).