Mr. Richard Tschauder has been appointed as Vice President - Exploration of Defiance Capital Corp with effect from June 6, 2011. He has over 30 years experience in exploration, development and production in the mining industry, both in North America and internationally. Mr. Tschauder spent 13 years with a NYSE listed silver company ultimately managing the corporate geological technical team in exploration, the development of two mines, and the production at four operating mines. Since 1996 Mr. Tschauder has specialized in providing evaluation, acquisition and project management services internationally with a focus in Mexico where he has knowledge of geology and the mining industry.