Leadership Bios

Cooper Quinn
CEO
- 15 years of experience in the mining industry, ranging from on-site project exploration work, to public company management, mergers-and-acquisitions, and due diligence mandates for private equity.
- Former President of Osprey Gold, an exploration company focused on Nova Scotia; took the company public in 2017 through to successful acquisition in 2020 by MegumaGold
- Part of leadership team with Underworld Resources (acquired for $140M)
- Worked on projects in North America, Greenland, Europe and the South Pacific

Dr. Nader Mosavat
CTO
- Scientist and Engineer (P.Eng.) with 12 years experience in research & technology development in the fields of CCUS, Energy, and Environment
- Significant international leadership experience in strategic R&D, innovation management, and spearheading industrial & technical programs
- Substantial project management experience in designing and developing complex commercial subsurface processes and surface facilities
- Passionate about cleantech innovation and commercialization with early-stage technology growth mindset

Dr. Peter M.D. Bradshaw, P.Eng.
Director
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Chairman, FPX Nickel Corp.
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Geologist with 45 years international mineral exploration and R&D experience in over 30 countries with Barringer Research, Placer Dome and Orvana Minerals
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Founder or co-founder of several successful companies which are now public
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Member, Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
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Founder of BRIMM (Bradshaw Research Initiative for Minerals and Mining) at UBC

Martin Turenne, CPA, CA
Director
- President, CEO and Director of FPX Nickel Corp.
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Senior executive with over 15 years’ experience in the commodities industry
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Extensive leadership experience in strategic management, fundraising, economic analysis, financial reporting, regulatory compliance and corporate tax

David Molinski, BA, MNRM
DIRECTOR
- Principal, OnPoint Consulting
- 25-year career in energy sector
- Extensive career in government including Assistant Deputy Minister, Oil and Gas Division, BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low-Carbon Innovation and
- Led Policy and External Affairs Team with Chevron Canada