Beneath the Surface: The People of Chesapeake Gold
Join us for an inside look at four of the remarkable people who make Chesapeake Gold what it is — where they came from, what drew them to the company, and the passions and experiences that shape the work they do every day.
Thu, April 16, 2026 at 11:00 AMendedReplay
Investor webinar replay
Meeting Overview The meeting involved a discussion among team members of Chesapeake, focusing on their individual experiences, the company's technology, and its potential in the mining industry. The conversation highlighted the team's dynamics, the significance of recent developments, and the strategic direction of the company. Key Discussion Points - Introduction of new team member Raj and his background in the mining industry. - Alberto's long tenure at Chesapeake and his motivations for staying with the company. - Justin's insights on the development and potential of Chesapeake's heat bleach oxidation technology. - Raj's perspective on the strategic opportunities at Chesapeake and the importance of proprietary technology. - Discussion on the market's understanding of the technology's value and its potential applications. Decisions Made - No explicit decisions recorded. Action Items & Next Steps - [Unassigned] : Further explore the market perception of Chesapeake's technology and ...
Jean-Paul Tsotsos has over 15 years of experience in mining corporate development, strategy, capital markets, project evaluations, and project development. Mr. Tsotsos was previously a member of the Corporate Development team at Hudbay Minerals, where he played an integral role in the development of the Snow Lake base metal to gold transition strategy in Manitoba, the 100% ownership consolidation of Copper World in Arizona, and the acquisition of Mason Resources in Nevada. Before Hudbay, Mr. Tsotsos worked at BMO Capital Markets in the Metals and Mining Equity Research group and held successively higher roles as a Professional Geologist within exploration and consulting. Mr. Tsotsos holds an MBA specializing in Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment from the University of Alberta, a Masters of Science, and an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto. He is a Professional Geoscientist registered with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario.
Rajesh Vyas is a seasoned finance executive with over 25 years of experience in the mining industry, including international leadership roles. Mr. Vyas started his mining career as a Controller at the Suriname operations of Iamgold Corporation and has since held progressively senior roles, including VP, Corporate Controller & Corporate Secretary at Sierra Metals, Director of Finance at Alamos Gold, and Operations Controller at Richmont Mines. Mr. Vyas is a Chartered Accountant and a CPA with a strong track record in governance, investor relations and IT-enabled finance transformation.
Justin Black is a metallurgist with 15 years of experience in project development and operations in the mining industry. Mr. Black has served as a project manager, lead engineer, QP and author for 43-101 reports and commissioning efforts throughout North and South America. Mr. Black has been intimately involved with the development and application of Chesapeake’s Heap Oxidation technology since 2017. Mr. Black graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Chemical and Environmental Engineering and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Arizona.
Alberto Galicia is a geologist with 25 years of experience in mineral exploration in Mexico and Central America and also in associated ESG management. In 1996, Mr. Galicia joined the Francisco Gold Corp team and two years later co-discovered the Marlin gold deposit in Guatemala. Mr. Galicia graduated as a Geological Engineer from the “Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala” in 1993, He is a registered Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo. / APEGBC) and is a member of the Society of Economic Geologists.
Replay transcript excerpt
Speaker 1: Hello again, gentlemen. Great to be reconnecting. For those watching, I had the pleasure of meeting all 4 of you in person for the 1st time at PDAC this year. And I have to say, it got me thinking, Jean-Paul, was that actually the 1st time all 4 of you were in the same room together? Because Speaker 1: given what you've built, Speaker 1: a team spread across multiple countries and time zones, that moment at PDAC would have been remarkable. What was that like? Speaker 2: Yeah, so as you're probably aware, Speaker 2: Raj joined our team earlier in January. Speaker 2: So that was his Speaker 2: 1st official group meeting with everybody. Speaker 2: I did have the opportunity to meet Raj several times through the interview process. Speaker 2: He's also based in Ontario like me, so we got to meet even in person. Speaker 2: But that, I believe was the 1st time Raj had actually met Alberto and Justin Speaker 2: in person other than our weekly meetings that we have. Speaker 3: That's right. Speaker 1: Let's get into it. I wanna ask a couple of questions to each of you to help people understand the team behind Chesapeake. Speaker 1: I'm going to start with you, Alberto, because you've been here the longest, and I'll be honest, I've never had the pleasure of interviewing you before. Speaker 1: We finally met at PDAC, like I said, but for those watching who didn't know your story, Speaker 1: how long have you been at Chesapeake and what kept you here? Speaker 4: Yeah, with Chesapeake, I have now 24 years. Speaker 4: I Speaker 4: started before with Francisco gold. Speaker 4: So when Francisco was sold in Speaker 4: 2002 Speaker 4: to Glamis Gold, I was not part of the business. So I Speaker 4: kept Speaker 4: with Chesapeake to fund Chesapeake. Speaker 4: We found Che...
