Mr. Meilleur has over 17 years of experience in corporate mining advisory, including eight years as VP Capital Markets at Critical Elements Corp. He currently serves as VP Capital Markets at Soma Gold. With a strong background in the investment industry, he is skilled in entrepreneurship, mergers and acquisitions, start-ups, leadership, and strategic planning. Mr. Meilleur holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from HEC Montréal.
Mr. Cooper has over 20 years of extensive business experience in all facets of corporate development, senior management, finance and operations, in both the private and public sectors. His experience includes spearheading growth strategies, financial reporting, quarterly and annual budgets, overseeing corporate administration, while achieving company objectives and maintaining internal cost controls.
Mr. Cooper has been a director of several private and public companies over the last 20 years. Most recently he was a member of the board of Directors of Alpha Lithium Corporation which was taken over by Tecpetrol in October 2023 for $1.48 per share. Mr. Cooper was also a director of Counterpath Corporation which was taken over by Alianza, Inc. in March 2021 for USD$25.6 million. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Hofstra University and his Master’s in Business Administration from Dowling College in New York.
Mr. Gordon is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) with more than two decades of finance and accounting experience. He started his career at global auditing firms Grant Thornton LLP and PwC Canada. For the last fourteen years, Mr. Gordon has continued to expand his expertise and knowledge by providing CFO services to Canadian companies across a variety of industries. Mr. Gordon has a Bachelor of Accounting degree from the University of Lethbridge.
Ms. Weslosky is the CEO, Publisher and Director of InvestorNews Inc., a company that has been a leader in digital media services within the capital markets for over two decades. She is also the Executive Director of the Critical Minerals Institute (CMI), a global organization that enhances collaboration and expertise in the critical minerals market, offering resources, government contract access, and networking opportunities for businesses and professionals.
In her earlier career, Tracy co-founded REE Stocks PLC, a rare earths indices company recognized by FTSE, and served as a principal partner in the boutique investment banking firm Weslosky & Cowans Ltd., which maintained an Exempt Market Dealers license for eight years. She also hosted and produced the business television series “DealFlow,” reaching 294 million households worldwide, including broadcasts on CNBC.
Tracy holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Tennessee, obtained in 1988. A noted speaker, host, and columnist, she maintains several directorships in the capital markets and is recognized as an influential writer in the field.
Mr. Oishi has been providing capital markets advice to domestic and international companies since 1993, focusing on public companies listed on the TSX and TSX-V. Kim has extensive experience leading financings, acquisitions, and investor relations, often serving as a director and officer of public and private companies. Mr. Oishi is the founder and President of Grand Rock Capital Inc., a company that invests in growth companies and provides consulting services regarding capital markets, corporate finance, and investor relations.
Mr. Gouin-Proulx is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with experience in project evaluation, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic marketing. Mr. Gouin-Proulx holds a Bachelor of Engineering from McGill University, specializing in Mining and Mineral Engineering.