Robert Quartermain

Biography

 Over his 38-year career in geology, exploration and development, working in 18 countries, Dr. Quartermain established a solid track record in building shareholder value in the field of precious metals exploration and development. He was the president of Silver Standard Resources for 25 years building it from a fledgling exploration company to one of the largest in-ground silver resources held by a publicly traded company with a market capitalization of over $2 billion. After leaving Silver Standard, Quartermain launched Pretium Resources Inc. with one of Canada's largest IPOs in 2010 and is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company. Pretivm has 100% interest in the high-grade gold Brucejack project, which it is developing into production in northern British Columbia. Dr. Quartermain holds a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from the University of New Brunswick, a Master of Science degree in mineral exploration from Queen's University and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of New Brunswick in May 2009. Recognizing the importance of education and recruitment in the field of geology, Robert Quartermain supports his alma mater, the University of New Brunswick (UNB), through philanthropic initiatives for the Quartermain Center for Earth Sciences, the Quartermain Sports Medicine Centre, and annual Robert Quartermain Geology Scholarships. Dr. Quartermain is a past president of the World Silver Institute, recipient of the AMEBC Murray Pezim Award for Perseverance in Mineral Exploration and the CIMM VALE Medal for Distinguished Service to the Canadian Mineral Industry.

Research Interest

  Geoglogy and Earth Science