Mr. Rowley obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia in 1990 and has eighteen years executive experience with private companies in the mining and mineral testing industries. He was the President and director of Duncastle’s predecessor company Dundee Mines Ltd. and led its organization and acquisition of mineral properties up to its qualifying transaction in 2007. As V-P Operations and later President of Duncastle Gold Corp., the resulting TSX Venture listed mineral exploration company, his responsibilities include property acquisitions, exploration management, and community engagement including First Nations relations. Currently he is also a Director of Bravada Gold Corp, President of Blue Sky Mines Ltd, and an Officer of Sierra Mountain Minerals Inc. He is the co-author of numerous technical papers and reports on mineral processing and mine water treatment, and obtained two patents for mine water treatment systems.