Dr. Wm. Mark Hart, President and CEO

Dr. Hart has over 34 years of experience in the mining and energy business. He has held senior positions with Newmont Mining, NRG Energy, Cyprus Amax Minerals, AEP - American Electric Power, and CONSOL Energy. He also worked as an electrician and repairman for 7 years. Dr. Hart's education includes a PhD in mining engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, MS in Engineering in Mines from West Virginia University and an MBA. He has undergraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Mining Engineering Technology, and an AS in Electrical Engineering Technology from Fairmont State University.

Roger A. Baer, Managing Director, Canadian Operations

Mr. Baer has over 25 years of financial experience in the minerals and natural resource industries. He is a Certified Management Accountant and has held senior positions with Newmont Mining, Cyprus Amax Minerals, Kennecott Energy and Amoco Pipeline Co. Mr. Baer's education includes an accounting degree from Illinois State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Dr. Jinsheng Chen, President and CEO of Asian Operations

Dr. Chen was born and raised in China. After completing his engineering degree, he moved to the United States where he completed an MS and PhD in Mining Engineering. He has over 25 years of experience in coal mining and the energy business. Dr. Chen has held senior positions with Foundation Coal Company, RAG American Coal, Cyprus Amax Minerals, and Asian American Coal Company. Dr. Chen's education includes mining engineering degrees from the Jiaozuo Mining Institute in China and West Virginia University, and a Ph.D. in mineral engineering from West Virginia University.

Gonzalo Torres Macchiavello, President and CEO of North American Operations

Mr. Torres Macchiavello has over 20 years of experience in the energy and construction business. He has held senior positions with NRG Energy, AES Corporation, Pennsylvania Power & Light, Vattenfall Sweden, SARCOAL Energy, and EMSA Construction Company in Brazil. He also has served as a board member of different energy companies. Mr. Torres Macchiavello's education includes degrees in business administration and public administration from the University of Brasilia (UnB) in Brazil, and an MBA from the Getulio Vargas University in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Dr. Andrew P. Schissler, Executive Vice President of Engineering

Dr. Schissler will be responsible in leading design, engineering, and construction of all projects including the BC - Groundhog, NWT - Tulita, and Ellesmere Island coal properties in Canada; the Figure Four Gas Project in Colorado, a US coal project and expanding energy opportunities in North America, Latin America, and China. Dr. Schissler will be responsible for all disciplines of engineering including project, mining, geological, environmental, civil, mechanical, electrical, socioeconomic, and process.

Dr. Schissler has 33 years of international experience in coal, gas, and other minerals. He has held positions from Laborer to Vice President in mines and plants, and corporate assignments at companies including Cyprus Amax Minerals, Southern Utah Fuel Company, Consol Energy, and Stolar Research. He was also on the graduate faculty of The Pennsylvania State University in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering. His educational profile includes a Bachelor of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy in Mining and Earth Systems Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He holds an M.B.A. degree from Regis University, Denver Colorado. Dr. Schissler is a Professional Engineer in 2 states and a Certified Mine Foreman in 3 states. He is a Founding Registered Member of the Society of Mining Engineers—earned credential signifying expertise in independent mineral valuation.