Dorian L. (Dusty) Nicol, B.Sc. Geo, M.A. Geo President and CEO Mr. Nicol has over 30 years of international experience in mineral exploration and mining. His past positions include Executive V.P. - Exploration with Yukon-Nevada Gold, President and CEO of Queenstake Resources, Latin America Manager for Canyon Resources, V.P. Exploration for Castle Exploration with programs in Central America and Africa, and exploration positions with Exxon Minerals and Renisson Gold Fields in Papua New Guinea. Among other achievements, his programs have led to the addition of over 1.5 million ounces of gold at Jerritt Canyon, Nevada, including the discovery of a new mine at Starvation Canyon. He is a member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists and a Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists. He has a B.Sc. in geology from M.I.T. and a Master's Degree in Geology from Indiana University and is fluent in five languages.
