CSE:HSLV
About Highlander
Vision
We aim to deliver long-term positive impacts and value creation through discovery and development of silver-gold deposits.
Silver is the most conductive metal in the periodic table and therefore critical for powering the world, being a key component in solar panels and in a range of other electrical devices necessary for modern life.
Vision
We aim to deliver long-term positive impacts and value creation through discovery and development of silver-gold deposits.
Silver is the most conductive metal in the periodic table and therefore critical for powering the world, being a key component in solar panels and in a range of other electrical devices necessary for modern life.
Values
Trust
Integrity
Inovation
Sustainability
Our Team
Directors:
David Fincham
President, CEO & Director
Fabian Baker
Director
Graeme Lyall
Director
Federico Velasquez
Director
Officers:
Leandro Echavarria, PhD
Vice President, Exploration
Stephen Brohman
CFO
Advisors:
Brent Cook, Geologist
Special Advisor
Corporate Governance
David Fincham
President, CEO & Director
Mr. Fincham is an economic geologist with over 25 years´ experience across 5 continents. He has deep knowledge of Andean geology having spent 19 years working in Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia and Chile with Apex Silver and Anglo American plc. where he was Regional Head of Discovery, Americas. His experience spans all project stages from generative programs through to feasibility studies, in both greenfields and brownfields environments. Mr. Fincham has led successful exploration programs across a wide range of base and precious metal deposit styles, and has spearheaded negotiations for exploration agreements with junior and major companies.
Leandro Echavarria, PhD
Vice President, Exploration
30 years´ experience across the Americas, specialising in the conception and execution of discovery-driven exploration programs. 9 years at Hochschild Mining in Senior roles such as South America Chief Geologist and Mexico Exploration Manager. He was directly involved in the La Josefina greenfield discovery and San Jose mine start up (Argentina) and has successfully led resource expansions at Arcata, Caylloma and Ares mines (Peru).
Stephen Brohman
CFO
Mr. Brohman has ten years of working experience in a variety of roles with public companies and has become experienced in corporate finance, project acquisition, executive management, corporate communications, corporate branding, shareholder relations and investor lead generation. Mr. Brohman has extensive experience in the audit of publicly traded companies, and has worked with mining and exploration, oil and gas, real estate investment, and merchant banking companies during his time in public practice. Mr. Brohman has served as director and/or executive officer for several publicly traded mineral exploration companies. Mr. Brohman obtained a BBA from Capilano University in 2008 and obtained his CPA, CA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation in 2011.
Fabian Baker
Director
Mr. Baker is a Professional Geologist and currently the CEO of ASX-listed Kingsrose Mining Ltd. Mr. Baker was the founder and CEO of Tethyan Resource Corp., a mineral exploration company that was listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. Under his leadership, Tethyan identified and negotiated the acquisition of significant gold, copper, and base metal exploration assets in Serbia. In October 2020, Tethyan was acquired by ASX and LSE-listed mining company Adriatic Metals plc. Prior to Tethyan, Mr. Baker was Chief Geologist at Lydian International where he played a key role in the growth and advancement of the 5 million-ounce Amulsar gold deposit to completion of a feasibility study.
Graeme Lyall
Director
Over 30 years ´experience in the exploration and mining sector with Anglo American plc and Barrick. He now provides specialist consulting services in geological and resource modelling, project appraisals and due diligence. Member of the Los Sulfatos discovery team that was awarded PDAC´s discovery prize in 2011, and a Qualified Person in accordance with the Canadian National Instrument 43-101.
Brent Cook, Geologist
Special Advisor
Mr. Brent Cook is an economic geologist with over 40 years’ experience that spans all areas of the exploration, mining and related finance industries. He has worked on nearly every deposit type in over 60 countries. As an independent consultant he has provided advice and analysis to a variety of funds and companies including Global Resource Investments (now Sprott Global), Mount Isa Mines, Kennecott Mining; Rio Tinto Mining, Barrick Gold, Freeport McMoran and Newmont Mining. In 2008, Brent founded the widely respected Exploration Insights investment newsletter, which is followed throughout the mining industry. He was author and editor from 2008 to 2016 and continues to act as a Senior Advisor to the newsletter.
Federico Velasquez
Director
Mr. Velasquez has over 20 years of experience in project and operational roles in the natural resources sector leading strategic, regulatory, environmental, government, indigenous, sustainability, community, and crisis management duties in Africa, North and Latin America, and Australia. As President, Latin America, Mr. Velasquez has been leading Solaris Resources´ Warintza Project in Ecuador for the past five years, successfully implementing an unprecedented participatory mining model with Shaur communities.