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Jesse Duke, P.Geo.
Position: Director

Mr. Duke is based in Whitehorse and is the principal of Ibex Valley Consulting, which provides services to northern mining companies. He was recently the Manager of the Whitehorse office for the environmental consulting firm Gartner Lee Limited where he lead a team of over 20 professionals that support mining clients in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia and Alaska. Mr. Duke is a long-time Yukon resident with over 20 years experience working in the mineral industry throughout the north. Previously, he was Director of Mineral Development for the Government of the Yukon, and was involved in the design and implementation of many Yukon government programs and policies that shape the management of the mineral industry today. He has also managed the Yukon operations for Noranda Exploration.

Mr. Duke's expertise includes managing complex multidisciplinary projects, government and First Nations relations, mineral policy and major mine project permitting and licensing. He has extensive experience dealing with public communications, stakeholder consultations and community relations for major mining projects. Mr. Duke graduated from the University of Alaska with a B.Sc. in Geology. He is a Professional Geoscientist registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.