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.
With over 25 years of commercial sales and leadership experience, Lorraine brings her background in geophysics, mineral exploration, and global business strategy to the table. She began her career as a Geophysicist and Project Manager in mineral exploration before joining Geosoft (acquired by Seequent and subsequently Bentley Systems), where she held senior leadership positions and served on the Board of Directors. She brings a wealth of knowledge around business strategy, performance, driving growth, as well as subsurface exploration. Her passion is building and leading high performing, thriving teams with a strong focus on customer success. She is also a strong advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and mentoring and empowering women to move into leadership positions.
Lorraine completed a Bachelor of Science Honors (BSc Hons) degree in Geophysics at York University, and programs in Sales Leadership from the Queen’s University Executive Program and Change Leadership from York University’s Schulich School of Business.
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.
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.
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.
