John Heslop
Executive Chairman
Mr. Heslop is a professional geologist with over 40 years in the natural-resource sector. He was Exploration Manager, Central Canada for Texasgulf Inc. from 1974 to 1982, Vice-President, Project Development at Kidd Creek Mines Ltd. from 1982 until its acquisition by Falconbridge Limited in 1986, and Director of Exploration for Falconbridge from 1986 to 1987. At Kidd Creek Mines he initiated production of the Hoyle Pond Mine in Timmins. He later became President and CEO of Thundermin Resources, which developed the Duck Pond Mine in Newfoundland. Following Thundermin's acquisition in 2016, he became Vice Chairman of West Red Lake Gold. Mr. Heslop is a past president of the PDAC and serves on the PDAC Mining Matters committee.