Elton Pereira holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos and a Master of Science in Structural Geology from the Federal University of Ouro Preto. Mr. Pereira spent 11 years with Rio Tinto Exploration in Brazil where he was involved in the discoveries of the Sao Jorge and Palito gold deposits in the Tapajos region, as well as the Bueno kaolin deposit and the Jurupari bauxite deposit. He then joined Brazauro Resources where he was instrumental in defining the Tocantinzinho gold deposit which is currently one of the largest open pit gold mines in Brazil. He then spent 8 years as VP Exploration for Tristar Gold where he played a key role in the discovery of the Castelo de Sonhos gold deposit, before joining Appian Capital Brazil as Exploration Manager. He subsequently joined Bahia Nickel as Country Manager and was instrumental in the identification of the Mangueiros sulphide nickel deposit.