Dr. Mann obtained a B.Sc. (General Honours) in Chemistry and Geology and a B.Sc. (Special Geology)(Honours) in 1966 at the University of London (University College of the Rhodesias & Nyasaland) in Zimbabwe. He received a PhD from the University of London and an MBA Degree from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He was granted a P.Geol designation by the APWGGA, and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy. He is the author and co-author of several technical papers on topics ranging from rock mechanics and mine stability studies to small mine management. He has served and is presently serving on the boards of several publicly trading resource companies. He is presently the President of Ruthrie Enterprises and has been actively involved in mineral exploration in North, Central and South America, including Peru.

Dr. Mann authored the 1997 Technical Evaluation Report on the Mercedes 100 Project, making him an invaluable addition to the Company’s Advisory Board.