Darren Koningen

The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) is a not-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials, and energy industries. CIM is based in Westmount, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. CIM provides a wealth of benefits to its members, including building industry knowledge, enhancing professional profiles, and raising Canadian company visibility. The institute offers a range of services, including professional development, distinguished lecturer programs, and awards. The private company was founded by Patrick B. Carlson, and the CEO is Angela Hamlyn.

Society of Mining Engineers represents all professions serving the mining, minerals and underground construction industries. Its memebers include engineers, geologists, metallurgists, educators, students and researchers. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Wapwallopen, PA.

Castle Gold Corp. is a socially and environmentally responsible, growth oriented gold producer with projects focused in the America's. The Company is expanding production at its 100% owned El Castillo gold mine in Mexico. The Company also holds a 50% interest, with its joint venture partners, in the El Sastre gold mine in Guatemala. Additional production growth potential exists within the Company's La Fortuna gold-silver-copper project in Mexico.

NWM Mining Corp. was engaged in the business of acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties located in northwestern Mexico. It focused on the development of the Lluvia de Oro/La Jojoba gold mine project. The company was founded on March 7, 1949 and was headquartered in Toronto, Canada.