Luard J. Manning

Part of Sibanye Stillwater Ltd., Discovery PGM Exploration Ltd. provides oil and gas exploration services. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada. Discovery PGM Exploration was acquired by Marathon PGM Corp. on May 14, 2008 for $7.81 million.

Kimber Resources, Inc. is a gold-silver exploration and development company, which engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral resource properties in Mexico. Its flagship project is the Monterde project, located in the prolific Sierra Madre gold-silver belt of northern Mexico. Kimber Resources was founded on March 31, 1995 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Part of WildSky Resources, Inc., Cusac Gold Mines Ltd. explores and mines for gold. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The Canadian company was founded in 1966 by Guilford H. Brett. Cusac Gold Mines was acquired by WildSky Resources, Inc. on April 15, 2008 for $5.62 million.

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.