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Platauro Metals Corp. brings a unique approach to the science of mine finding. Managed and directed by experienced mining executives, operators and geologist, our philosophy and practice is to start at the end point - a mine.

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Directors

Member

Jack Campbell

CEO, Chairman, & Director

Mr. Campbell brings more than 15 years of experience in the administration and strategic analysis of public companies within the mineral resource sector. He is currently the CEO of Platauro Metals Corp. and previously held roles as Independent Chairman of Radio Fuels Energy Corp., which was acquired by Palisades Goldcorp Ltd., and as Head of Corporate Communications for Concentric Energy Corp., which was acquired by Uranium Energy Corp.

Mr. Campbell is a Professional Engineer and holds a B.Sc. from the University of Maryland, as well as a certificate from the Robert H. Smith School of Business mini-MBA program.

Member

Dr. John Larson

Director

Dr. Larson holds an Artium Baccalaurei (Honours) in Geology from Dartmouth College, an MSc in Geology from Western University, and a PhD in Geology and Geochemistry from the Colorado School of Mines.

Over a 48-year career, he has held senior leadership positions with several mining and exploration companies, including serving as President and CEO. His experience includes roles as Global Porphyry Copper Exploration Leader at BHP, Exploration Manager with BHP, General Manager, Global Exploration at Zinifex and OZ Minerals, and Corporate Manager of Exploration at Hochschild Mining Plc. In these positions, Dr. Larson has overseen operations and corporate functions across multiple countries, including the management of accounting and auditing teams.

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Bruce Winfield

Director

Mr. Winfield brings more than 40 years of experience in the minerals industry as a geologist, senior executive, and consultant. He began his career with major mining companies Texasgulf Inc. and Boliden Inc. and later served as Vice President of Exploration for Greenstone Resources and Eldorado Gold Corporation, where he played a key role in the discovery and development of five gold deposits.

Over the past two decades, Mr. Winfield has held President and CEO roles, leading publicly listed companies, including Defiance Silver Corp. with a primary focus on exploration across Latin America. Mr. Winfield is a Professional Geologist and holds a M.Sc.

Member

Nathan Lavertu

Director

Mr. Lavertu brings a diverse background in the resource sector, combining high-level finance and investment strategy with hands-on operational experience. He has served as Operations Manager for Palisades Goldcorp Ltd. and Nevada King Gold Corp., where he was directly involved in advancing exploration activities.

In addition, Mr. Lavertu has led a top-performing commercial real estate team for more than seven years, underwriting over $3.5 billion in approved multifamily loans. He graduated summa cum laude from The Citadel with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentrating in accounting, and is also a decorated United States Marine Corps veteran.

Advisory Board

Member

Collin Kettell

Advisor

Mr. Kettell is the founder of New Found Gold Corp. (NYSE: NFGC), Palisades Goldcorp Ltd. (TSXV: PALI), and Nevada King Gold Corp. (TSXV: NKG). As an active participant in the resource sector and a company builder, he has raised over $500 million for mineral exploration and project development. Mr. Kettell’s approach combines hands-on leadership with long-term focus on discovering mineral deposits.

He has been recognized for his ability to navigate capital markets, secure financing and assemble skilled teams.

Member

Robert S. Tyson

Advisor

Mr. Tyson is the President, CEO and a Director of Alcon Silver Corp. He has over 35 years of experience as a senior executive with numerous publicly traded technology and exploration companies based in Canada, the United States and Latin America. Previously, Mr. Tyson served as President and CEO of Cue Resources, which was purchased by Uranium Energy Corp.

He has held the position of Vice President, Corporate Development of Minco Silver Corporation and Solex Resources Corp. (the former registered owner of the La Princesa Project).

Member

Darrell Rader

Advisor

Mr. Rader is the President and CEO of Minaurum Silver Inc (TSXV:MGG) and founder of Defiance Silver Corp. (TSXV:DEF). As an experienced operator, Mr. Rader has directly raised over $175–million for mineral exploration and development primarily through institutional investors and bankers.

He previously served as Manager of Corporate Development for an international drilling company overseeing its growth from three drill rigs to over eighty in its fleet, and IMPACT Silver Corp that was transformed from a grass roots silver explorer into a profitable silver miner. Mr. Rader holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) from Simon Fraser University and a Diploma in Prospecting from BCIT.

Audit Committee
Charter

Mandate

The primary function of the audit committee (the "Committee") is to assist the board of directors in fulfilling its financial oversight responsibilities by reviewing the financial reports and other financial information provided by the Corporation to regulatory authorities and shareholders, the Corporation's systems of internal controls regarding finance and accounting and the Corporation's auditing, accounting and financial reporting processes. The Committee's primary duties and responsibilities are to:

  • Serve as an independent and objective party to monitor the Corporation's financial reporting and internal control system and review the Corporation's financial statements.
  • Review and appraise the performance of the Corporation's external auditors.
  • Provide an open avenue of communication among the Corporation's auditors, financial and senior management and the Board of Directors.

Composition

The Committee shall be comprised of up to four directors as determined by the Board of Directors, the majority of whom shall be free from any relationship that, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, would interfere with the exercise of his or her independent judgment as a member of the Committee. At least one member of the Committee shall have accounting or related financial management expertise. All members of the Committee that are not financially literate will work towards becoming financially literate to obtain a working familiarity with basic finance and accounting practices. For the purposes of the Audit Committee Charter, the definition of “financially literate” is the ability to read and understand a set of financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of the issues that can presumably be expected to be raised by the Corporation's financial statements.

The members of the Committee shall be elected by the Board of Directors at its first meeting following the annual shareholders' meeting. Unless a Chair is elected by the full Board of Directors, the members of the Committee may designate a Chair by a majority vote of the full Committee membership.

Meetings

The Committee shall meet a four times annually, or more frequently as circumstances dictate. As part of its job to foster open communication, the Committee will meet at least annually with the Chief Financial Officer and the external auditors in separate sessions.

Responsibilities and Duties

To fulfill its responsibilities and duties, the Committee shall:

Documents/Reports Review

  • Review and update the Charter annually.
  • Review the Corporation's financial statements, MD&A and any annual and interim earnings, press releases before the Corporation publicly discloses this information and any reports or other financial information (including quarterly financial statements), which are submitted to any governmental body, or to the public, including any certification, report, opinion, or review rendered by the external auditors.

External Auditors

  • Responsibilities and Duties To fulfill its responsibilities and duties, the Committee shall: Documents/Reports Review Review and update the Charter annually. Review the Corporation's financial statements, MD&A and any annual and interim earnings, press releases before the Corporation publicly discloses this information and any reports or other financial information (including quarterly financial statements), which are submitted to any governmental body, or to the public, including any certification, report, opinion, or review rendered by the external auditors. External Auditors Review annually, the performance of the external auditors who shall be ultimately accountable to the Board of Directors and the Committee as representatives of the shareholders of the Corporation.
  • Recommend to the Board of Directors the selection and, where applicable, the replacement of the external auditors nominated annually for shareholder approval.
  • Review with management and the external auditors the audit plan for the year-end financial statements and intended template for such statements.
  • Review and pre-approve all audit and audit-related services and the fees and other compensation related thereto, and any non-audit services, provided by the Corporation's external auditors.

Provided the pre-approval of the non-audit services is presented to the Committee's first scheduled meeting following such approval such authority may be delegated by the Committee to one or more independent members of the Committee.

Financial Reporting Processes

To fulfill its responsibilities and duties, the Committee shall:

Documents/Reports Review

  • In consultation with the external auditors, review with management the integrity of the Corporation's financial reporting process, both internal and external.
  • Consider the external auditors' judgments about the quality and appropriateness of the Corporation's accounting principles as applied in its financial reporting.
  • Consider and approve, if appropriate, changes to the Corporation's auditing and accounting principles and practices as suggested by the external auditors and management.
  • Following completion of the annual audit, review separately with management and the external auditors any significant difficulties encountered during the course of the audit, including any restrictions on the scope of work or access to required information.

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