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Mr. Bond has been involved with precious metals exploration and production for 30 years, previously as Mines Operations Geologist for Homestake Mining Company, Chief Geologist for Asamera Minerals (U.S.) Inc., Chief Geologist for Sunshine Precious Metals, Inc., and Vice President of Exploration for Sunshine Mining & Refining Company. Mr. Bond was instrumental in the discovery and exploration of several major deposits including the 30-million-ounce West Chance silver deposit at the Sunshine Mine, the 155-million-ounce Pirquitas deposit and a multi-million-ounce gold deposit in Argentina. Mr. Bond earned a B.A. in geology from Winona State University and an M.S. in geology from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He is a Professional Geologist registered by the State of Oregon. | 