Brian Testo is an Alberta-based entrepreneur with over 40 years of dedicated involvement in mineral exploration and prospecting across Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. As the visionary founder of Grizzly Discoveries Inc., Brian has played a pivotal role in strategically assembling substantial land positions with vast potential for base metals such as gold, silver, copper, and zinc. His leadership extends to actively championing and funding the exploration programs that drive the company's pursuit of valuable resources in the dynamic Canadian mining landscape.
Dr. Solomon Pillersdorf brings extensive expertise to his role as Independent Director at Grizzly Discoveries Inc., with a rich history spanning over two decades in the mining sector. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the junior mining arena, having played a pivotal role in funding start-up mining companies and actively participating in the sourcing and funding of resource claims. Holding a prospector’s license, Dr. Pillersdorf's commitment to the industry is further underscored by his current directorship in multiple junior resource companies and advisory roles within various junior firms. He has successfully facilitated the takeover of several Canadian mining resources by foreign investors.
Jo Price stands as an accomplished independent geological consultant, lending her expertise to numerous junior mining and exploration companies with an impressive career spanning over two decades, including a decade in project management. Her diverse portfolio includes contributions to multiple gold, poly-metallic, and graphite projects across the USA, Australia, and Canada.
Jo's academic foundation is solid, holding a Bachelor of Science in Geology (1995) from the University of Wales, College of Cardiff, and a Master of Science in Geology (1997) from Dalhousie University in Halifax. She is a registered professional geologist with both the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and the Association of Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC).
Throughout her esteemed career, Jo has demonstrated her leadership prowess by managing multi-million dollar exploration programs, overseeing technical direction, budgets, and operations. Her hands-on experience encompasses field operations, drill programs, technical database administration, land management, community relations, and exploration permitting in diverse jurisdictions.
Currently serving as the Vice President of Exploration for Prospector Metals Corp., Jo Price continues to make significant contributions to the field, further solidifying her position as a respected figure in the geological and exploration community.
Jim Greig, MBA, brings a wealth of expertise to his role as Director. Holding an MBA from the University of Calgary and a BA in Geography from Carleton University, Jim has accumulated over 25 years of experience in the resource sector.
Jim's notable achievements include playing a crucial role in advancing the 5-million-ounce Esaase Gold Project in West Africa as a member of the mine development team at Keegan Resources Inc., which is now Galiano Gold. He is a former President, Director and founder of Benchmark Metals Inc. (now Thesis Gold Inc.), Jim is actively involved in various resource sector companies.
His extensive background encompasses key roles in renowned organizations such as the Hunter-Dickinson Group (HDI), Kennecott Canada, Breakwater Resources Ltd, McIntosh Engineering, and Stantec Engineering. Jim Greig continues to be a driving force, contributing his seasoned leadership and strategic insights to the dynamic landscape of the resource sector.