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Atacama Resources International, Inc. ("Atacama") is a mineral exploration and development company with a diverse and expanding portfolio of over 4000 acres of mineral claims throughout Northeastern Ontario. Highlighted by a one hundred (100%) percent interest in nearly 1500 acres of potential gold and other valuable resource claims in the Kirkland Lake gold camp, one of the strongest gold producing regions in North America, Atacama aims to reward shareholders through a highly disciplined, yet aggressive approach to asset development and acquisition, and partnerships.
A New Strategic Direction
Following a recent restructuring that brought forth a new and highly-skilled team of directors and management, Atacama is paving the way for its transformation into a top Canadian exploration company. Atacama is determinedly focused on asset development and acquisition and seeks to leverage its broad set of financial and capital markets capabilities, coupled with in-depth mining expertise, to reawaken the company as an industry leader.
A Passion for Exploration
Atacama is focused on holistic, long-term value creation through the discovery and development of gold and other valuable mineral resources. With a dynamic, experienced and proven team of directors and senior management who possess excellent skill sets for driving value and growth in the mining and exploration industry, Atacama is well positioned to unlock the value of its assets. Our expertise covers the entire continuum of resource discovery and development, mining operations and production, capital markets and business development.
Joe Dion, CEO and Chairman of the Board
Joe Dion is the current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Frog Lake Energy Resources Corporation (“FLERC”), one of Canada's only wholly-owned First Nations owned oil and gas exploration and production companies. Prior to joining FLERC, Joe worked as a consultant for First Nations in Canada and the United States while advising energy companies and governments negotiating Impact Benefit Agreements and joint ventures.
Joe also comes from a family of hereditary chiefs. He is great-grandson to notable Cree Chief Big Bear, who played pivotal roles in Canadian history. As his great-grandfather before him, Joe served in his hereditary role as Chief of Kehewin Cree Nation and Grand Chief for the Province of Alberta.
From tribal administrator, council member, treaty chairman, constitutional coordinator, to president and chairman of numerous boards, brotherhoods, and associations, Joe works tirelessly for the social and economic well-being of First Nations. In 1984, Joe founded the Indian Resource Council of Canada. This council now represents over 150 First Nations in Canada and was instrumental in establishing Indian Oil and Gas Canada, a federal government agency responsible for managing oil and gas development on Indian reserve lands.
Joshua Dion, President and Director
Joshua Dion, a seasoned oil and gas and governmental and indigenous affairs executive. A member of the Kehewin Cree Nation, Joshua obtained his MBA from the University of Trinity Western and has recently served as the Community Outreach Officer for the Western Indigenous Pipeline Group and the Manager of Corporate and Indigenous Relations and Partnerships for Indigenous Resource Management in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Josh has worked with software tools to help build First Nations capacity by providing a single window approach to project management and consultation. It is through this that Josh has worked with communities in understanding the needs for own-source revenue streams to bolster their economies and improve resource management.
David Berry, Director
Mr. Berry is widely regarded as the most successful trader in Canadian History. Over his ten (10) year career at ScotiaBank trading its largest proprietary book from 1995 -2005, Mr. Berry increased Scotia's market share from virtual obscurity to approximately seventy percent (70%). Mr. Berry was also responsible for over forty percent (40%) of the bottom-line P&L for the entire institutional equity department of Scotia Capital during those years, earning in excess of $75 million each year for the bank. Since leaving Scotia, Mr. Berry has been investing his personal capital and largely takes active roles in his investments. Mr. Berry has a mathematics honours degree from Queens University, an MBA from Rotman School of Business, and designations as both a Chartered Accountant and a Certified Financial Analyst.
Darwin Douglas, Director
Darwin Douglas is an prominent entrepreneur, a Council member for Cheam First Nation, board member for Cheam Enterprises Inc., CEO of All Nations Cannabis, and a leader in his family and community while serving as a leader and the a new voice for Indigenous Business in the Stó:lo territory and beyond.
For several years Darwin served as a researcher and manager in Aboriginal Rights and Title for both the Cheam First Nation and the Stó:lo Nation. He was also the manager of the Coqualeetza Cultural Education Centre, where he was able to bring financial stability to the Centre and relocate archival materials to ensure they were preserved properly for future generations. He also currently owns and operates two small businesses in the Fraser Valley, the Cheam Trading Post which offers wild, local and fair trade salmon and seafood products, and, Stó:lo Seafood Company, a business that operates a certified processing facility.
Waylon Iserhoff, Director
Mr. Iserhoff has over twenty-five (25) years experience as a finance professional. Most recently, Mr. Iserhoff was the Business and Economic Development Officer for his home community, Taykwa Tagamou Nation, where he supported Chief and Council in the management of its various business interests. Mr. Iserhoff launched his professional career with Deloitte and has held finance roles with two retail organizations and a financial services company. Mr. Iserhoff is a CPA in both Canada and the United States and has an MBA from the Rotman School of Business.
Recent ACRL News
- Atacama Resources International, Inc. Reports Results of Initial Geophysical Program at Lamothe Property in Quebec's James Bay Region • Newsfile • 03/10/2026 12:30:00 PM
- Atacama Resources International, Inc. Acquires 100% Interest in Atacama 3 Property Near Macassa Mine; Announces 2026 Exploration Plans • Newsfile • 02/26/2026 01:32:00 PM
