P.K. "Rana" Medhi
Position: Director and Charman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee; Member-Finance Committee
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P.K. "Rana" Medhi of Casa Grande, Arizona has over 40 years of experience in the mining industry; including 28 years with Cyprus Amax Minerals. Mr. Medhi holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Arizona and is a Registered Mining and Engineering Geologist working as an Independent Consultant. In addition, Mr. Medhi is a Certified Professional Geologist with the American Institute of Professional Geologists, a Member of Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) and a certified adjunct professor of mineral technology and geology with the community colleges of Arizona. Mr. Medhi has also authored and published several technical papers and an occasional speaker to mining and public forums. Mr. Mehdi is currently the Chairman of the Board of Sunergy, Inc., a junior mining company with activities in West Africa. He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources.