Alan Barker

Diadem Resources Ltd. is focused on acquiring near-production mining opportunities related to diamonds and gold in North America. It engages in the activities of mineral exploration. The company was founded on June 1, 1989 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Vaaldiam Resources Ltd. is a Canadian based diamond mining and exploration company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: VAA) with two producing mines in Brazil and advanced exploration projects in Brazil and Canada. Vaaldiam holds 100% interest in the Duas Barras and Chapada alluvial diamond mines. The combined average price for the run of mine production is in the order of US$245 per carat which positions Vaaldiam's operations amongst the highest value diamond producers in the world.

The Society of Economic Geologists (SEG) is an organization that focuses on economic geology. The organization is based in Littleton, CO. The company offers membership benefits such as access to publications, webinars, and job listings. The SEG also has a foundation that provides funding for students and early career professionals.

The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) is a not-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials, and energy industries. CIM is based in Westmount, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. CIM provides a wealth of benefits to its members, including building industry knowledge, enhancing professional profiles, and raising Canadian company visibility. The institute offers a range of services, including professional development, distinguished lecturer programs, and awards. The private company was founded by Patrick B. Carlson, and the CEO is Angela Hamlyn.

The American Institute of Mining Engineers is a Non-Profit Organisation, engages in mining, metallurgy and exploration. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Wapwallopen, PA.

Professional Engineers Ontario operates as the licensing and regulating body for professional engineering in the province. It serves and protects the public interest by setting and upholding high academic, experience and professional practice standards for the engineering profession. The company was founded in June 14, 1922 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB is a non profit organization that regulates the practices of engineering and geoscience in Alberta. Its function is licensing individuals and companies that want to practice engineering and geoscience in Alberta. The applicants and companies that meet APEGA’s standards for ethical, professional, and technical competency earn the right to practice and use reserved titles and designations. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

Vanspar Mining, Inc. explores and produces vanadium products. The company is headquartered in British Virgin Islands.