About the Company

The Company is a publicly listed gold mining company focused on advancing a high-potential, past-producing gold project in California, USA. Over the past several years, the Company has been executing a turnaround and growth strategy, with the transition from a historical open-pit concept to a 100% underground mining operation serving as a key strategic pillar.

The flagship project hosts a global gold resource in the multi-million-ounce range, based on a Mineral Resource Estimate covering only a portion of the known deposits on the property and open on strike and at depth, indicating significant scale and growth potential. The site was among the mines active during the 1800s California Gold Rush, with mining halted in the 1940s under wartime restrictions. It was historically mined at high grades when gold prices were a small fraction of current levels, and an estimated 90% of the resource remains unmined.

The Company is evaluating a restart through a modern, low-impact approach focused on safety, environmental stewardship, and community partnership. The proposed mine plan is 100% underground, with minimal surface disturbance across a large area of privately owned and patented land. A Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) was completed in 2023, and the Company is advancing toward a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) targeted for completion in 2027, with several thousand meters of drilling planned for Summer/Fall 2026, followed by additional drilling to support a Feasibility Study (FS).

The Chief Geologist is responsible for the Company's geological strategy, exploration programs, resource growth, and technical leadership. The role oversees all geological activities from target generation through resource definition and supports technical studies, permitting, and mining development. The Chief Geologist works closely with executive management, consultants, engineering teams, and Qualified Persons (QPs) to ensure exploration programs are technically sound, cost-effective, and aligned with corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• •Develop and execute the Company's exploration strategy.
• • Lead geological interpretation, target generation, and resource expansion programs.
• • Design, manage, and optimize drilling programs, including budgeting and scheduling.
• • Supervise geological staff, contractors, and consultants.
• • Ensure geological data quality, QA/QC procedures, and database integrity. Oversee geological modeling and resource estimation.
• • Support Preliminary Economic Assessments (PEA), Preliminary Feasibility Studies (PFS), and Feasibility Studies (FS).
• • Work closely with engineering, environmental, and permitting teams.
• • Prepare technical reports, presentations, and updates for management, investors, and the Board.
• • Ensure compliance with NI 43-101 and applicable reporting standards.
• • Mentor and develop the geological team while promoting a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• •B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• • Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designation or eligibility.
• • Minimum 10 years of mineral exploration experience, preferably in gold deposits.
• • Strong knowledge of structural geology, economic geology, and exploration techniques.
• • Experience with geological modeling software (Leapfrog, Vulcan, Datamine, or similar).
• • Proven leadership and project management skills.
• • Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.