Leo Hathaway, P.Geo., is a senior mining executive and exploration geologist with 30 years of experience advancing projects across the Americas, Europe, and Australia. Currently Senior Vice President of Lumina Gold Corp. and Executive Chairman of Golden Shield Resources Inc., Leo was central to the sale of the ten original Lumina Copper projects to seven acquirers, aggregating $1.65 billion in transaction value, and led the origination of Lumina Gold’s 20.5 Moz Cangrejos gold project in Ecuador. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Geology from the University of Plymouth and an MSc in Mineral Exploration from Imperial College London’s Royal School of Mines. His proven ability to discover, develop, and monetize world-class mineral assets makes him an invaluable strategic resource for Ekometall.