Paraguay Advisory Board

Dr. Bernie Schmeling is a professional geophysicist and a registered EurGeol, recognized as a Qualified Person in accordance with NI 43-101 standards. He has more than 35 years of experience in worldwide exploration programs and mining projects for uranium and other commodities. Previously, he was a member of the original Uranerz group of companies as a senior and chief geophysicist. In 1975, he was closely involved with the discovery and development of the major uranium deposit at Key Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada. Since 2006, Dr. Schmeling has been continuously involved in mineral exploration and development activities in Paraguay and other South American countries. Dr. Schmeling is recognized internationally as an expert in uranium exploration and has extensive experience in the applicability of ISR techniques and their feasibility evaluation.

Carlos Figueredo has over 25 years of experience in mineral and oil exploration in Paraguay. In the early 1980's Carlos worked for Anschutz Corporation during their initial uranium exploration activities in Paraguay. He developed his career at various companies, conducting mineral exploration programs and as a consultant on hydrocarbon exploration projects. In 2007 Carlos was Chief Geologist and Assistant Exploration Manager, playing a pivotal role in the uranium exploration programs at both the Yuty and Coronel Oviedo projects, in addition to other mineral exploration projects in Eastern Paraguay.