Michael Rowland
Member #225364 of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (Ausimm) and
Qualified Person (Q.P.) for the form 43-101F1; Private consultant in mining geology
including photo geology, geotechny, and hydrogeology. He served as Project Manager in the
Dynasty gold field, exploring and drilling for gold, silver and copper. Prior to 2004, he
worked for companies such as COGEMA from France, RUMICURI from Ecuador,
ECUASAXON and Minera Australiana from Canada and Australia, Vicente Coronel
Compania from Ecuador, Petro-Canada, Fougerolle from France, Coyne et Bellier from
France, and the Department of Commerce of France. He received a Geologist Engineer
degree in 1973 from Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito, Ecuador, a Master degree in
Geology from Dijon University, France, in 1961, and a Bachelor degree in Geology from
Paris University in 1960. His skill and extensive experience in exploration and exploitation
phases of mining operations qualify him to serve as a director
