Jason Letto, P. Geo.

VP Exploration

Mr. Letto brings extensive geological expertise as Vice President, Exploration, as he develops and oversees the Company’s gold exploration programs in Japan. Previously at Vale for 21 years, culminating in the position of Manager of Exploration, Voisey’s Bay, Mr. Letto worked on a wide range of projects and commodities globally, including gold exploration and projects in Asia. He has a proven track record in mineral discovery, including 6 significant mineral deposits and additions to mineral resource inventories across Inferred, Indicated and Measured resource classifications. His experience in leading teams on projects from greenfield exploration to advanced pre-feasibility studies, and expertise in advanced exploration targeting methods on large prospective land packages demonstrates his ability to prioritize a pipeline of targets and drive successful discoveries. Mr. Letto earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Science from Memorial University, with further studies in Geostatistical Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Estimation from McGill University and Economic Guidelines for Mineral Exploration from Queen’s University.