Mr. Shiell has been a director and executive vice-president of the Company since January 2003. He has also been a foreman and superintendent of Stillwater Mining Company since 1999 and President and a director of Kimberly Gold Mines, Inc. since 2003. Mr. Shiell has been in the mining business for over 25 years in operation positions such as Mine Foreman, Mine Superintendent and Manager of Operations with various companies in the western United States. He has experience with safety, human relations, mine site construction and infrastructure, as well as development, production and maintenance of operating mines. Mr. Shiell is also a member of the Northwest Mining Association and currently serves as President of Kimberly Gold Mines. |