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Mr. Bishop, from 1983 until 2007, was the Editor and Publisher of Gold Mining Stock Report, a subscription-based newsletter focused primarily on junior resource companies. He remains an active investor in the sector, is one of the largest shareholders in Rare Element, and maintains widespread contacts throughout the industry.
Dr. William H Bird
PGeo
Dr. Bird has over 40 years of experience in the mining industry. Currently the Chairman and CEO of rare-earth explorer Medallion Resources (MDL: TSX-V; MLLOF: OTCQX), he has been a senior executive and CEO of several successful, publicly-traded companies. Dr. Bird obtained his PhD in Geology from the Colorado School of Mines and since his early career as mineralogy professor has pursued his long-standing interest in rare-earth elements and their occurrences around the world.
David Beling
David Beling is a graduate of the University of Arizona and a Registered Professional Mining Engineer. Mr. Beling has examined or been involved with 200 mines and 158 mineral processing plants worldwide. His career includes engineering, management and executive positions with several junior and major companies, including Phelps Dodge, Union Oil, Westinghouse, United Technologies and Fluor Corp. He is Executive Vice President & COO of Geovic, Ltd. with responsibilities to develop what will be the world's largest primary cobalt project in Cameroon, Africa.
Dr. Anthony N. Mariano
Dr. Anthony N. (Tony) Mariano is a geological consultant for rare earths and other rare metals. He has been the "go-to" expert on the geology and mineralogy of rare earths, niobium-tantalum, and other rare metals for several decades. Tony is an expert mineralogist and petrographer, and he integrates a strong knowledge of geology and extractive metallurgy ("geometallurgy") to predict success or failure of proposed rare-earth and niobium-tantalum ventures. His professional opinions on the potential economic viability of these deposits based on mineralogical examination are eagerly sought by the industry worldwide, and he is a renowned world expert in the exploration for new rare-metals resources.
Matt R. Bender
Mr. Matt Bender is currently Senior Study Director for Newmont Mining Company, responsible for early stages of project engineering and economic studies. He has over 22 years of experience in the mining and mineral processing fields, which include precious metals, base metals and industrial mineral operations, and process design and engineering. He has directed scoping studies, preliminary economic assessments, prefeasibility studies, and feasibility studies for projects around the world.
Jeff Phillips
Mr. Phillips is currently President of Global Market Development in San Diego, California. Mr. Phillips brings extensive experience in the areas of finance, marketing, and corporate communications for publicly traded companies. His past natural resource clients have included: Metallica Resourc¬es, Ultra Petroleum, Silver Standard Resources, Strathmore Uranium, Penaco Energy, Guyana Goldfields, and Boron Chemicals.