Yair has dedicated his career to tackling complex challenges in the Israeli Intelligence Special Operations Forces, initiating and implementing far-reaching paradigm shifts in planning and operations. For his achievements, Yair was awarded the prestigious Israel Defense Prize. As an executive in the mining sector in the last ten years, Yair has led various Mineral Exploration R&D and operations programs in the South and North Americas, collaborating with top research institutes in the US, Canada, Australia, and England.

Yair holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (B.Arch.) from the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem.

Amitai's background as an executive in the Israeli Intelligence Special Operations Forces and in a global Mineral Exploration company has afforded him a unique skill set for solving complex Search & Find challenges. Across his various roles, Amitai applied a multi-disciplinary methodological approach, integrating technological and human behavioral solutions to achieve ambitious goals. Over his last decade in the mining and exploration sector Amitai oversaw international Corporate Infrastructure and led diverse mineral exploration operations.

Amitai holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and MBA from Isenberg School of Business, UMASS Amherst.

Yoav is a Product Leader with vast experience in building and managing AI/ML products from creation to production. His true passion is working on highly technical products that have a positive impact on our world.
Previously, he served as a Commanding Officer in the Israeli Navy.

Yoav holds a dual B.Sc. in Chemistry and Biology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Matt is a highly experienced and seasoned mining sector executive with over 25 years of industry experience successfully navigating complex markets to generate value for shareholders. A strong and diverse track record established across exploration, strategy, capital markets, project and royalty generation, risk management and extensive Africa operating experience.

Co-founded several successful exploration & project generator businesses including most recently Elemental Altus Royalties. Involved with > US$250m of transactions including capital raises, IPOs, M&A, joint ventures, asset spin outs and project sales. Significant team building experience covering multiple jurisdictions. Proactive approach to addressing the significant talent gap the mining industry faces.

Michael is an experienced finance professional with 15 years of experience working within the energy industry in a variety of roles: accounting, finance, commodity trading, risk management, and business development. Recently, he worked for 7 years building a successful energy marketing company. He has a deep desire to be part of an innovative company working to adapt and transform the industry to meet the global environmental and economic demands. Residing in Denver, CO he obtained his MBA from the University of Denver. Outside of the office he loves spending time outdoors with his family; mountain biking, skiing, and enjoying the vast opportunities living in the mountain west.

Rafael is an Earth Data Scientist and Machine Learning Specialist with subject matter expertise in geosciences applied to exploration. Rafael holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics and MS. in Data Science and Analytics and in Geophysics from the University of Oklahoma.

Professor of Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Statistical Science at Duke University. Cynthia directs the Prediction Analysis Lab, focusing on Interpretable Machine Learning.

A Sunlin (1966) and Priscilla Chou professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). Polina is a principal investigator in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at MIT.

Raymond Goldie, the current president of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), holds a PhD in geology from Queen’s University and has decades of experience as a field geologist, mineral economist, and financial analyst. He is also a published author and has served on various PDAC committees.

Economic Geologist with three decades of exploration experience for base and precious metals.
Former International Exploration Manager for Antofagasta, and Copper Commodity Leader for Anglo-American.

Research Leader in Mineral Deposits at the London Natural History Museum and Professor of Geology at Imperial College London. Director of the London Center for Ore Deposits and Exploration (LODE).

Professor of Geology and Geochemistry at the University of Arizona. Co-Founder and director of the Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources, which leads minerals-related research and education in the US.

Over 30 years of experience in mineral exploration, modeling and field mapping. Professor of Geology at Universidad de Chile.
Led exploration campaigns of various commodities with Barrick, Codelco and ENAP-Chile in the Americas.

Tim is an experienced mining C-Suite professional, with over 40 years of experience in mineral exploration and development with major and junior mining and exploration companies, including senior management and CEO and COO positions. Much of his formative experience is from the Central Andes of South America, having spent 20 years living and working in Chile, Argentina, and Peru. His background is as a geologist, and he is currently co-owner of Hephaestus Consulting Services Inc. offering consulting and management services to the minerals industry. He is a consultant to EMX Royalty Corp (TSX-V: EMX), a director of Rackla Metals Inc. (TSX-V: RAK), and a technical and management advisor to multiple groups with international projects and clients.