Mr. Timmins brings over 20 years of experience as a mining executive from his work with a number of companies, including Agnico Eagle Mines and Placer Dome. Mr. Timmins was Vice President of Corporate Development at Agnico, where he played a key role in the development of the Kittila mine in northern Finland and in the acquisition of Osisko Mining for C$3.9 billion. He has degrees from Queen's University (EMBA), the University of British Columbia (M. Sc. Metallurgy) and Bishop's University (B.Sc.). Mr. Timmins also serves as a Director and Audit Committee member for Excellon Resources.