Caroline Pienaar joined the FMG team in 2021 and currently serves as the Exploration Manager. In this role, she is responsible for advancing exploration strategies and building high-performing teams for core projects. Caroline brings over 14 years of experience in the gold industry, having worked extensively across Africa for AngloGold Ashanti before relocating to Canada. Caroline holds a BSc in Geology and a Masters in Mineral Resource Management from the University of the Free State, South Africa, as well as an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. Her robust academic background and extensive field experience equip her with the skills necessary to strategically advance work programs aimed at unlocking exploration and development opportunities with a dedicated focus on optimizing processes and driving sustainable growth. Passionate about her work, Caroline aims to leverage her expertise to uncover new opportunities for success and contribute to the growth of FMG’s portfolio of projects. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys exploring the natural beauty of Canada's outdoors, which fuels her adventurous spirit and love for nature.