Jay Chmelauskas
Director
Geoglogy and Earth Science
Northern Graphite
Canada
Biography
Mr. Chmelauskas is a technology and mining developer and financier, and was previously CEO and President of Western Lithium Corporation (WLC:TSX, now Lithium Americas, LAC:TSX), CEO of specialty clay producer Hectatone Inc. (now RheoMinerals Inc.), and President and CEO of Jinshan Gold Mines (now China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd.). He has overseen the development and patenting of a novel lithium extraction technology, overseen development of modifier technology for fluids, and has successfully managed and led the financing, exploration, development, construction and commissioning of mining and industrial minerals operations including the commissioning of one of China’s largest open pit gold mines and the development of a leading international lithium company. Mr. Chmelauskas has considerable experience in the exploration, development and mining industries, including operational experience with Placer Dome at a major Papua New Guinea gold mine (now Barrick Gold), and as a business analyst with Methanex Corporation, a specialty chemical manufacturer. Mr. Chmelauskas has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Business Administration from Queen’s University.
Research Interest
Geoglogy and Earth Science
