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Mr. Stephenson graduated from Carleton University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology then, in 1985, graduated from York University with a Masters of Business Administration. He is registered as a Professional Engineer, P.Eng., for the Province of Ontario (1981). With over 30 years experience in the field of mining exploration, he has the experience to guide companies through the effective use of financing in their exploration program. With his business education and experience consulting to the investment industry for the past 15 years, he has been able to assist companies in acquiring investment funds.
Mr. Stephenson was instrumental in starting Spirit Lake Explorations in 1985, Kokanee Explorations Ltd., Glencarin Explorations Ltd. and Wheaton River Minerals. He assisted in the reorganization of Golden Hemlock Explorations Strike Minerals Ltd. and several other companies to a lesser degree. All these companies still remain active.
He was most recently involved in Golden Chief Resources Inc. as a founding partner, Director and Vice President - Exploration. In that role he actively guided the exploration and acquisition of capital investment to fund the exploration. Eventually through his efforts, Kinross Gold Corp. of Toronto, optioned a 50% interest in the main Golden Chief project and spent in excess of $1.5 million U.S. dollars. | 