BE WHERE THE GOLD IS

Geordie Mark contributes valuable dual expertise to Blue Jay Gold through his extensive mining industry background. With over 20 years of experience, he has successfully operated as both an exploration geologist and a top-rated North American mining equity analyst.

His global experience evaluating both early-stage projects and advanced operations gives him a comprehensive understanding of the mining lifecycle. This unique blend of technical geological knowledge and financial market insight enables him to effectively connect scientific discovery with investor value.

Geordie's leadership approach centers on transparency and fiscal responsibility, creating value through methodical, evidence-based exploration strategies.

Mr. Hicks is currently an Independent Director for Fuerte Metals. He served as VP Corporate Development and Communications of Lumina Gold, Luminex Resources and Anfield Gold. He played a key role in the sale of all three companies to CMOC, Adventus Mining and Equinox Gold respectively. He also served as CEO and Director of Strategic Resources. Prior to his executive roles, he was an investment banker working with RBC Capital Markets and BMO Capital Markets on their respective mining teams. Over the last 15+ years, he has worked on numerous equity and debt financings and mergers and acquisitions in Canada and Australia. Mr. Hicks holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours from the University of British Columbia.

John-Mark Staude holds a Ph.D. in economic geology and has over 20 years of diverse mining and exploration experience in precious and base metals. He earned a Masters of Science from Harvard University in 1989 and a Ph.D. in economic geology from the University of Arizona in 1995. Held positions at Kennecott, BHP-Billiton, and most recently Teck Cominco. His technical and managerial experience spans more than 30 countries in diverse geologic environments. John-Mark is also a director and chairman of Capitan Mining Inc.

Over 30 years of experience in mining finance, exploration, project development, and public company management. He holds a Master of Science degree from the University of London and a Diploma from Imperial College (UK)-Royal School of Mines, a Specialization in Economic Engineering from Fundacao Dom Cabral (Brazil), and a BSC degree in Geology, from the University of Minas Gerais (Brazil). Track record of successful transactions in multiple jurisdictions while managing natural resource portfolio at Macquarie Bank (former Division Director for Macquarie Bank – Metals and Energy Capital Division), including a key role in the CDN$155M acquisition of Silver Crest by First Majestic Silver Corp.