Board, Management & Advisors

Ryan McDermott is a native Idahoan with over 25 years of experience in base and precious metals exploration and mining. Ryan graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Geology and is committed to using his extensive background in the industry to build responsible mining operations in Idaho. Prior to joining the Phoenix Copper team, Ryan led teams responsible for exploration, permitting, and mining projects around the world.

Jason Riley, NED of Phoenix and CEO of ExGen Resources (which holds a 20% interest in Konnex Resources alongside Phoenix with 80%). He is Chairman of Konnex Resources. He has over 15 years of experience in the North American investment and capital markets. Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia.

David Jarvis has approximately 40 years of project management and mine operation experience. His experience includes being Managing Director for Eldorado Gold’s operations in the People’s Republic of China and Vice President / General Manager for Coeur Mexicana. His start-up experience includes Newmont’s Batu Hijau Mine in Indonesia and the Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho. David received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University and is a full-time resident of Custer County, Idaho.

Lenie Wilkie was born and raised in Mackay, Idaho. She has an integral sense of values rooted in environmental care and social involvement. She is an active participant in the community using her skills and time for local economic and business development. She is both a regular volunteer and leader in the community. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Training from Idaho State University.

Harry Kenyon-Slaney has over 37 years of experience in the mining industry, principally with Rio Tinto. His experience spans operations, marketing, projects, finance and business development. He is chairman of Gem Diamonds Ltd, a non-executive director at Sibanye Stillwater Ltd and an Advisory Board member at Schenck Process GmbH. He is also a senior advisor to McKinsey & Company. He has an MSc degree in geology from Southampton University.

Dennis Thomas is co- founder Phoenix Copper Limited. He has held senior management roles including CEO of Delta Pacific Mining plc and was a Non-Exec Director of Cariboo Gold, Gold, Ridge Resources, Rembrandt Gold Mines Limited and St Genevieve Resources. A graduate mining engineer from Camborne School of Mines.

Andre Cohen, NED is a highly experienced banker who has advised on significant fund raisings and international transportation, infrastructure and project financings. Economics graduate from Sydney and Yale.

Paul de Gruchy has over 20 years’ experience in the legal sector, including advising government and regulators, and as Head of Legal for BNP Paribas Offshore. He is a keen private investor and market commentator and was a non-executive director of GCP Infrastructure Investments during a period that saw its market cap grow from £30 million to over £1 billion. He is a graduate of Queens’ College Cambridge and is a past director of ShareSoc, the not-for-profit organization representing private investor interests in the UK.