Edward G. Thompson

Biography

After many years of supporting Mining Matters through his dedicated fundraising efforts, Mr. Thompson joined the Board of Directors in December 2011. He is a professional engineer and geologist with more than 50 years experience in the mining industry. He is President of E.G. Thompson Mining Consultants, Inc. and is past President of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada. Mr. Thompson’s career started in the late 1950's with Teck Corporation as a geologist, followed by senior positions at Lacana Mining Corporation, a sponsor of the Cordex Syndicate in Nevada, from Vice President (1970's) to President and CEO (1980's). During 1986-1990, he was President of Mingold Resources (Canada) and Director of Exploration for Westgold Resources (USA) and was active in gold exploration and acquisitions. During his career, he has been a director of more than 40 mining and exploration companies. Mr. Thompson graduated in Engineering from the University of Toronto in 1959.

Research Interest

After many years of supporting Mining Matters through his dedicated fundraising efforts, Mr. Thompson joined the Board of Directors in December 2011. He is a professional engineer and geologist with more than 50 years experience in the mining industry. He is President of E.G. Thompson Mining Consultants, Inc. and is past President of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada. Mr. Thompson’s career started in the late 1950's with Teck Corporation as a geologist, followed by senior positions at Lacana Mining Corporation, a sponsor of the Cordex Syndicate in Nevada, from Vice President (1970's) to President and CEO (1980's). During 1986-1990, he was President of Mingold Resources (Canada) and Director of Exploration for Westgold Resources (USA) and was active in gold exploration and acquisitions. During his career, he has been a director of more than 40 mining and exploration companies. Mr. Thompson graduated in Engineering from the University of Toronto in 1959.