Advisors
Mac Jackson
Technical Advisor, M.Sc., CPG.
Mr. Jackson is an AIPG certified professional geologist who in a distinguished 25-year career brings a proven track record of discovery to the Ridgeline team. As a senior exploration geologist at Newmont Corporation and most recently Vice President, Exploration for Gold Standard Ventures Corp., Mac led exploration teams that contributed to several multi-million-ounce Carlin-Type gold discoveries in Nevada including the Leeville (Newmont), Fiberline (Newmont) and North Dark Star (Gold Standard Ventures) deposits. Mac obtained his Master of Science degree from the University of Nevada-Reno and Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College and has published and presented several technical papers on Carlin-Type gold deposits throughout his career.
Geoff Chater
Strategic Advisor, B.Sc. G.Sc.
Geoff Chater is a geologist with over 30 years of international experience in the mineral exploration and mining industries operating in North America, South America, Europe and Africa. As a capital markets consultant, Geoff has concentrated on corporate strategy, transaction related business development, relationship development, financing, and communications. Geoff is currently an independent director at New Gold Inc. and has previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Luna Gold Inc., and Manager, Corporate Development for First Quantum Minerals, during its early years of rapid growth. Mr. Chater has held Directors roles in several public companies throughout his career including Nevsun Resources (acquired by Zijin Mining); Reservoir Minerals (acquired by Nevsun Resources); Mason Resources (acquired by Hudbay Minerals); and Valley High Ventures (acquired by Levon Resources). Mr. Chater is a graduate of Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology.