Mr. Gallagher has worked in the mining industry for over 30 years and has spent 15 years with Placer Dome and the last 7 years with Newmont Mining Corporation, most recently as Vice President Operations, Asia Pacific. Mr. Gallagher brings a wealth of experience in the mining industry. Prior to the merger of Peak Gold, Metallica Resources and New Gold Inc., Robert Gallagher was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Peak Gold Ltd.