Based in Ecuador, Mr. Mealer is a project and construction management professional with over 25 years of international experience, with the last 15 years successfully executing projects in the Americas and most recently with Kinross Gold Corporation. He is fluent in Spanish and English and has extensive project experience in Ecuador from his involvement with both major mines currently in operation within the country – the Fruta del Norte mine development while under Kinross ownership, and the Mirador mine while owned by Corriente Resources. Most recently, Mr. Mealer managed the restart of Kinross's La Coipa Mine in Chile. As General Manager at site, Mr. Mealer will be taking a 'hands-on' approach to the execution of the project and work closely with all stakeholders in Ecuador.