Eric J. Berentsen
_Director

Mr. Berentsen became a Director of the Company on June 29, 2006. He is also the President of Jipangu Exploration Inc. Mr. Berentsen has over 29 years of varied geological experience, including Chief Exploration Geologist for Getchell Gold Corp from 1990 to 1999 and for Apollo Gold Inc. from 2002 to 2005. Mr. Berentsen also served as Senior Mine Geologist from 1999 to 2002 for Placer Dome Inc. and has worked for Jipangu since its acquisition of the Exploration division of Apollo Gold.

Allan J. Folk
_Director

Mr. Folk was appointed as a Director of the Company on November 6, 2006. He is Vice President of Brant Securities Limited, an investment dealer and has more than 25 years experience in the investment industry.

John D. Jackson
_Director

Mr. Jackson was appointed as a Director of the Company on January 22, 2008. He has extensive experience in business development, growth and operations and is widely recognized for his ability to transform ideas into successful enterprises. Mr. Jackson founded Jackson Oil Inc., a wholesale and transportation company and a nationally recognized chain of approximately 100 branded convenience stores which operate in several states in the U.S.