After four decades in mining, Jim Hesketh, VivaGold CEO, possesses vast expertise in company names and the industry. Born in Barbados to British ex-patriot parents, he's worked in Greece, Malaysia, Thailand, Canada's artic, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and various frontier zones. Mining financing has evolved with the rise of streaming and royalty companies, affecting revenue streams, but Jim emphasizes adapting to ensure project progress.

Lisa Buchan draws on her tenure at a merchant bank - and now as corporate secretary at at Galleon Gold - to show how pluck translates into practicality. Lisa talks candidly about her investment in social media and how her love of the outdoors shaped her career.

Joanne (Joey) Freeze, a Calgary-born geologist, boasts a 35-year career in mining exploration. Her expertise spans diverse projects across South and North America, encompassing exploration, development, financing, and acquisition ventures. With a profound impact on the industry, she remains an inspiring figure in the world of mining.

In celebration of female leadership on International Women’s Day, we talked with Amerigo Resources CEO Aurora Davidson, who will celebrate 20 years with the company in 2023, about her career in copper mining. Hired as the company’s first female CFO, she was named CEO in December 2019.