Peter Marrone

Meridian Gold, Inc. provided gold, silver and metal mining services. It was engaged in the mining and exploration of gold and other precious metals. The firm developed and processed gold from three properties in the United States and one in Peru. The company was founded in 1996 and was headquartered in Reno, NV.

Yamana Gold, Inc. engages in the production of gold, silver, and copper. It operates through the following segments: El Peñón, Canadian Malartic, Jacobina, Minera Florida, Cerro Moro, and Corporates and Other. The company was founded by Peter J. Marrone on March 17, 1994 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Leagold Mining Corp. engages in the acquisition and development stage projects within Latin America. It focuses on gold assets of Los Filos Mine, and Bermejal Underground Deposit projects. The company was founded on July 7, 1981 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Vaaldiam Resources Ltd. is a Canadian based diamond mining and exploration company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: VAA) with two producing mines in Brazil and advanced exploration projects in Brazil and Canada. Vaaldiam holds 100% interest in the Duas Barras and Chapada alluvial diamond mines. The combined average price for the run of mine production is in the order of US$245 per carat which positions Vaaldiam's operations amongst the highest value diamond producers in the world.