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William A. Buckovic

Chief Geologist

Mr. Buckovic is directly responsible for the international discovery, development and production of critical and strategic minerals and energy resources since 1972. His nearly 50 years of project exploration, development and operations have included conceptual exploration modeling, exploration, discovery and development of a wide variety of mineral, metal and energy commodities ranging from coal to oil and gas in the energy sector, to rare earths and yttrium in the advanced metal sectors, to rutile, zircon, chromite and copper in the mineral sand sector.

James Frasure

Equity Partner

James has over 20 years experience in acquisitions and business development operates on the highest level of national and international networks. This network ranges from politicians, foreign delegates and international business leaders. James is currently focused on growing mining operation through the acquisition of mines in key areas, such as Africa and South America.

Use of Gallium

Gallium is a soft, silvery metal mainly used in electronics circuits, semiconductors and LEDs. The compound, gallium arsenide, can produce laser light directly from electricity and is used in solar panels, including those on the Mars Exploration Rover. Another compound, gallium nitride is widely used as a semi-conductor in Blu-ray technology, mobile phones and pressure sensors for touch switches.

Bolivia

2,083 Mt

Use of Indium

Indium improves the strength, extensibility, corrosion resistance and tensile strength of the alloy which widely used as semiconductor and coating which applies to high-tech industry such as monitor of electronic devices, solar panel and aerospace technology. Indium also has a high potential of developing in oral surgery, except including Indium for making denture, Indium can also be used as one of the major material of tooth filling material due to its high strength and resistance to corrosion. Furthermore, it often replaces more toxic metals such as Cadmium and Lead to create safer operations.

Bolivia

2,416 Mt

Use of Nickel

Nickel is a common material used in the production of stainless steel. It helps to provide strength and corrosion resistance to the product. Nickel also has a heat resistant nature that allows it to sustain through high temperatures environment, for example on aeroplane and vehicles engines. The nickel compounds are also applied on both household and electrical cars’ use batteries.

Cameroon

2,420,000 Mt

James Barbieri

Equity Partner, Director Of Finance

James is a former bank executive that rose through the ranks of the financial services industry working for community, regional and national banks; spanning three states, including twelve years as a bank president, CEO and Director.

James holds an MBA, a BS in Business Administration, and advanced banking degrees from the American Bankers Association. He has extensive experience in business analysis and project risk management regarding business investment and/or entry into global emerging markets.

He also has significant experience in serving on the board of directors of prominent non-profit organizations and banks.

Charles K. Pouliot

Equity Partner

Charles is a chartered retirement planning counsellor (CRPC®) and experienced investment advisor provides wealth management services to his distinguished clientele, including athletes, celebrities, entertainers, entrepreneurs, tribal nations and other high-net-worth individuals, as well as corporations and non-profit organizations.

Charles brings extensive banking experience having graduated top of his class at Merrill Lynch. He was awarded Champion of Business Integration for being the top driver of connectivity between the greater institutional Bank of America and Merrill Lynch’s Global Wealth Management Advisor.

Charles graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a B.A in Economics & Management. He Played Lacrosse while attending University and earned 3 NCAC division titles. Charles was also the founder and President of the Universities Entrepreneurship Program.

Matthew Sheldon

Equity Partner, Director Of Strategy

Matthew Sheldon is a veteran C-suite executive and seasoned entrepreneurial professional who drives operations forward by establishing strong alliances with clients and industry leaders to increase market share, through cross-collaboration with multiple business units to facilitate rapid movement towards a prospective acquisition, investment or other target objective. A qualified and tenacious professional, Matthew possesses a broad-based background and skills in the areas of strategy, finance, compliance and regulation, contracts, legal matters, revenue growth, and performance management.

John J. Whelen II

Construction & Project Management

John is a successful former entrepreneur, business owner and seasoned construction sector executive. He has over four decades of experience in project planning, logistics and management of multi-scope construction projects.

John previously worked with Turner Construction which is one of the largest domestic contractors in the Us, and held management positions in the largest US public infrastructure project in Massachusetts in the 1990’s. He also managed numerous residential & commercial real estate construction projects in the New England market.

Mike Fan

Director Of Logistics Operations

Mike is a global logistic expert. He has over two decades of solid experience in project management with a strong skill set in administrative and budget management support.

Mike obtained his degree in International Business from University of Malaya.

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Jian Feng Guo

Equity Partner

Jian Feng Guo is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years experience in investing, growing and operating various enterprises. He launched, operated, and brought to success over a dozen companies in a variety of industries including real estate development, hotels, architectural decoration, energy, trading, tourism, investment and capital market operations.

Jian Feng is a professional in water resources engineering and possesses a real estate development professional qualification in the PRC.

Justin Lowe

Equity Partner

Justin has been involved with alternative investments for over 20 years. He started investing in hedge funds in 1999 and later co-founded Reliance Management, a leading fund of funds manager.

He is the great-grandson of Robert Hallowell Gardiner IV, the founder of the Fiduciary Trust Company in Boston in 1928, a trust bank created as a successor to his Family Office. He is also the great-great-grandson of Adrien Lachenal, elected President of the Swiss Confederation in 1896.

Justin is the founder of the Avenir Investment Group, a multi-family partnership with a focus on wealth management, asset management and family office advisory services.

Justin received an MBA from Columbia University School of Business and a B. Sc. in Economics from the London School of Economics.

Fan Wu

Equity Partner, President

Fan is a successful entrepreneur with over two decades of business and management experience related to precious metal mining, major infrastructure development, renewable solar energy, and the global import/export sector.

Fan attended Miami University with a concentration in International Business and has established various significant mining groups since 2010. He has also assembled a global management team with considerable experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, and business development, with specialty in precious metal mining, real estate, infrastructure development, renewable energy, manufacturing and global import/export.

Anna Wu

Equity Partner, Chairlady

Anna has a B.S degree in Business and Accounting. She is a calculated risk-taker and has capitalized on her vast business experience and global network to attract investment capital to support her business operations. She had built a global strategic network of conglomerates, including local government regulators and elected officials, local communities, business and technical professionals etc., in over 24 countries spanning across four continents.

Use of Manganese

Manganese has a durable property and is one of the most commonly found element on earth’s crust. Many alloys containing manganese are used in steel production, glass making, and even to make the aluminum in soda cans thinner and stronger. It is also used as an important alloy and used to deoxidize steel and desulfurize. On household appliances, it is also used in dry cell batteries and part of the black-brown pigment in paint.

Cameroon

5,112,000 Mt

Use of Cobalt

Cobalt is mainly extracted as a by-product of copper and nickel. It is a popular commodity in the production of electric car’s battery, in particular rechargeable batteries. Apart from using as a super alloy in aircraft engines, and in cemented carbides that are uses in hard cutting surfaces, Cobalt is also used in external beam radiotherapy, for the sterilization of medical supplies and medical wastes.

Cameroon

855,000 Mt

Use of Lead

Lead has a high density nature which makes it useful as a shield against X-ray and gamma-ray radiation and therefore is commonly used in X-ray machines and nuclear reactors. At the same time, it is also used as a covering on wires and cables to protect them from corrosion, as a material to absorb vibrations and sounds and in the manufacture of ammunition. Other common industrial uses of Lead include batteries, undersea cables and weights. Lead compounds also have their presence in household use, such as paint, ceramics, pipes and plumbing materials.

Bolivia

511,500 Mt

Use of Copper

Copper has a strong electrical conductivity and has a wide range of household and industrial use. Copper can heat up and cool down at a fast speed which makes it a superior material used for heat exchange appliances, such as air conditioners and solar cells. The strong connectivity is also why it is commonly used on computer connections. Copper is also sometimes used on infection control units or care service units due to its antimicrobial feature.

North Africa

240,000 Mt

Use of Zinc

Zinc has a flexible nature which makes them more commonly used on iron and galvanised steel. The coating can help stopping or delaying the rusting of steel or iron. Once the zinc coating is applied, the galvanised steel product can be used on cars, machine parts, electronics and buildings constructions. Other by-products of zinc include but are not limited to the creation of brass and bronze, production or rubber (zinc oxide), X-ray screen (zinc sulphide) and die casts (zinc alloys).

Bolivia

81,100 Mt

Use of Tin

Tin is known for its use in the production of Solder, Utensils, Tin Roof and Tin Cans. With the Tin coating applied, it is a soft white material that protects the products from corrosion. Bolivia is one of the top producers of tin in the world. Some of the Tin compounds are used as anti-fouling paint for ships and boats, which helps prevent barnacles. A by-product of Tin is the niboium – tin alloy which is used for superconducting magnets.

Bolivia

3,505 Mt

Use of Silver

Silver’s scare nature makes it a rare material with a high value in the market. Silver is most known for its use on jewelry and luxury products due to its non corrosion nature. It has a strong anti oxidation property which makes it commonly used on silverware and even industrial industry, such as those that require stable thermal and electrical conductivity

Nicaragua

16 Mt

Bolivia

1,377 Mt

Honduras

156 Mt

Use of Gold

Gold is famous for being a precious metal that is primarily used on luxury products and currency due to its durable nature. Due to its value, Gold has been used as a benchmark for valuation of other materials. The component of Gold allows it to transmit electricity which does not tarnish. It may also be drawn and extracted into wire format and mix other metals that can be applied on electronic product production use, such as computers and smartphones. Gold is even used in space to reflect radiation and stabilize temperatures. The multi-purpose use of Gold makes it one of the most wanted materials in the modern world.

Bolivia

2,083 Mt

Bolivia

2,416 Mt

Cameroon

2,420,000 Mt

Cameroon

5,112,000 Mt

Cameroon

855,000 Mt

Bolivia

511,500 Mt

North Africa

240,000 Mt

Bolivia

81,100 Mt

Bolivia

3,505 Mt

Nicaragua

16 Mt

Bolivia

1,377 Mt

Honduras

156 Mt

Nicaragua

20 Mt

Bolivia

108 Mt

Honduras

123 Mt

Guyana

14 Mt

North Africa

7 Mt