KEN MURRAY
P.Eng. PMP
President and CEO
Ken brings 25 years of mining industry experience spanning capital project delivery, management consulting, innovation, and technology. With a systems-thinking approach and broad experience across owners, EPCMs, and vendors, he excels at challenging conventional thinking, developing innovative solutions, and leading collaborative teams to deliver improved project outcomes and lasting value.
His superpower is understanding and leveraging the incentives and motivators for all project participants.
JACOB MAKIL
P.Eng.
Senior Project Manager
Jacob brings over 20 years of international mining and metals experience, spanning feasibility studies, engineering, construction, and commissioning. With strong technical expertise and owner's team experience, he excels in multidisciplinary leadership, project optimization, and execution. His practical, solutions-focused approach supports effective decision-making and successful delivery of complex capital projects.
His superpower is a strong understanding of the owner’s team requirements across all disciplines.
BARBARA SCHLICHTING
B.Eng. EIT
Project Manager
Barbara Schlichting is a Civil Engineer with a postgraduate degree in Project Management and >10 years of experience managing complex construction, industrial, and technology projects. As a Project Management Consultant, she specializes in project planning, cost control, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination, with a strong focus on delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Her superpower is a deep understanding of the practicalities of construction and how to exert the right level of control to create efficiencies on site.
MIROSLAW KANAREK
P.Eng. PMP
Senior Project Manager
Miroslaw brings over 20 years of engineering and project management experience in the mining and metals industry. A Professional Engineer and certified Project Management Professional, he specializes in feasibility studies, EPCM/EPC execution, and multidisciplinary project delivery. His international experience spans complex mineral processing projects, with a focus on engineering excellence, collaboration, and successful execution.
His superpower is procurement management and driving for the best deals for project needs.
MARCELLO LOCATELLI P.Eng. PMP
Senior Project Manager
Marcello is a Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years of experience in mineral processing projects, from conceptual design through commissioning. Previously VP Special Projects at Excellon Resources, he specializes in complex, fast-track project delivery, integrating innovative technologies, digital tools, and collaborative management approaches to improve project quality, cost, and schedule performance.
His superpower is on the technical integration of all aspects of a project and how to make it all work holistically.