George Salamis is a business leader in the mining and resource exploration sector, with over 30 years of global industry experience. Over the course of his career, he has played a pivotal role in over $2.2 billion worth of mergers and acquisitions. Most notably, as Executive Chairman of Integra Gold Corp., along with his team, he co-led the successful sale of the company to Eldorado Gold Corporation in a C$590 million transaction. Mr. Salamis co-led initiatives like the Integra Gold Rush Challenge and #DisruptMining, both of which aimed to drive groundbreaking advancements and disrupt traditional mining practices. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Montreal’s École Polytechnique and has been instrumental in discovering, financing, developing, and selling over five major mineral deposits worldwide. Mr. Salamis began his career with major mining firms Placer Dome and Cameco Corp, where he spent 12 years honing his expertise before transitioning into mineral exploration and junior mining in 2001. Working in over 25 counties around the world, his experience spans across multiple facets of the industry, from discovery to acquisition. In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Salamis holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Hon) in the Canadian Armed Forces, serving with The Royal Westminster Regiment. He is also a dedicated advocate for the Canadian military, serving as a director on both the Canadian Forces Liaison Council and Canada Company, a non-partisan charity supporting the Canadian Armed Forces.