Mr. Lyons has been an active exploration and development geologist involved in a variety of projects in Canada, US, and Latin America since 1970. Since 2004, he has been the Principal of Tekhne Research Inc., a geological consulting firm. In his career, projects developed to the level of Feasibility Study include base metals (H-W Cu-Zn-Pb mine, BC, Canada and Tambo Grande, Peru), graphite and iron (+10 billion tonnes resources & reserves) (Québec/Labrador), as well as exploration around existing and old mines (Ag-Pb-Zn in Peru and Mexico, epithermal Au in Argentina, Cu-oxide in Chile). Many of these programs involved re-assessing the geological models after extensive core relogging and data evaluation.He has served as the Qualified Person and the author of 43-101 reports for iron and graphite projects since 2002.Projects range from property visits to large scale diamond drill projects leading to feasibility studies. Presentations to senior financial and engineering management and financial analysts are a key part of the projects. Mr. Lyons serves as Chief Geologist and Senior Consulting Geologist for clients with several large-scale programs.

I have been responsible for the development of the geological model and resource data to support production and engineering decisions. Ongoing technical work includes supporting the metallurgy, mine construction, mine engineering, and mine geology. I represent the technical aspects of the project to analysts and investors.

I support the evaluation and technical reviews of new projects as well as designing the exploration programs for specific projects.