Elaine Dorward-King, Ph.D.

Dr. Elaine Dorward-King has spent the majority of her career in mining, most recently serving as a non-executive director of four listed mining companies. From March 2013 until June 2019, she served as Newmont Mining Corporation’s (“Newmont”) Executive Vice President of Sustainability and External Relations, and from June 2019 until January 2020 she served as Newmont’s Executive Vice President of Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy. Prior to joining Newmont, Dr. Dorward-King spent 20 years with Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest diversified producers of metals and minerals, in general management and Environmental Health and Safety leadership roles. Dr. Dorward-King has over 30 years of leadership experience in creating and implementing sustainable development, safety, health and environmental strategy, and programs in mining, chemical, and engineering consulting sectors. Currently Dr. Dorward-King serves on the board of directors of Kenmare Resources plc, Nevada Copper, and Sibanye-Stillwater.

Dr. Dorward-King holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Maryville College and received a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Colorado State University. Dr. Dorward-King was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering in September 2024.

The Board has determined that Dr. Dorward-King should serve as a Director so the Company can benefit from her experience as an industry leader in the development and implementation of environmental health, safety and sustainability strategies, community relations, governmental affairs, external relations and her experience as a senior mining executive.

Dr. Dorward-King’s principal occupation for the last five years has been serving as a non-executive director (December 2019 – present) and Executive Vice President, Sustainability and External Relations at Newmont (2013 – January 2020). She served as a non-executive director of Bond Resources Inc. from January 2020 until April 2021, and as a non-executive director of Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company from January 2020 until August 2023.

Areas of expertise include: health, safety and sustainability, community relations, risk management, and corporate leadership.