Rex Resources is a publicly listed (TSX.V: OWN | FWB: 94G) mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral resource properties.
Rex has the option to acquire an undivided 100% interest in eight contiguous mineral claims located near Port Alberni, British Columbia, generally known as the Mactush property. It further owns an undivided 100% interest in eight contiguous mineral claims in close proximity generally known as the Rex property.
Craig Taylor
President / CEO / Director
Previously (since 2018), Mr. Taylor was a Director and the CEO of Defense Metals Corp. and helped advance the project from the exploration stage to a recently completed robust PEA. From 2007 until 2016, he was a director of Advantage Lithium Corp, a TSX-V listed junior exploration company. From April 2012 until April 2016, he was a director of Clear Mountain Resources Corp., a TSX-V listed company, now named Patriot One Technologies Inc. Mr. Taylor has served as director and officer of several other public companies engaged in mineral exploration and development throughout his career.
Anthony Zelen
Business Development / Director
Mr. Zelen is a serial entrepreneur who has over 27 years of experience in finance, Investor relations, sales, and corporate development. Anthony has served as officer and director of at least 16 publicly listed companies over the last 27 years. His business activities within the venture capital arena enabled him to establish a network of angel investors, family offices, accredited investors, and investment banking contacts throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Over the last 27 years Anthony has been involved in no less than a dozen startups including such companies as Diitalk Communications and Blockchain Intelligence Group.
Alan D. Hitchborn
B.Sc. / P. Geo. / Director
Experienced exploration/mining geologist with 40 years of practice in mineral exploration and mine operations throughout the world. Mr. Hitchborn has a proven track record in developing and expanding mineral resources/reserves, and has led exploration teams and campaigns for mining companies such as Amselco, Placer Dome, Aura Minerals, Corex Gold, and Kimber Resources. Mr. Hitchborn’s teams have two gold-silver mineral discoveries to their credit, and most recently held the position with Frontera Mining as the VP Geology and Exploration. Mr. Hitchborn holds a B.Sc. in Geology, University of Nevada – Reno. Mr. Hitchborn is a registered P.Geo with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.
Michael Leahy
Director
With over 12 years of entrepreneurial experience, Mr. Leahy is a seasoned business professional with expertise in business development, corporate development and operations. He previously held the positions of vice-president of business development and later chief operating officer at a private technology company renowned for its proprietary satellite radar technology utilized in mineral exploration, subsurface 3-D modelling and infrastructure monitoring. Additionally, Mr. Leahy served as the executive chair of the private technology company’s U.S. subsidiary. His involvement extends across diverse sectors, including natural resources, technology and tourism resort development, showcasing his versatile background in both public and private companies. Mr. Leahy currently serves as the chief executive officer and a director of Goat Industries Ltd., as well as a director of Panther Minerals Inc.
Kristopher Raffle
B.Sc. / P. Geo. / Director
Mr. Raffle brings 25 years Canadian and international base and precious metals mineral exploration experience. He is a Partner and Principal Geologist with the leading Edmonton-based geologic consulting firm, APEX Geoscience Ltd. In addition, Mr. Raffle is a current director of Monumental Energy Corp. and has held past director roles at Defense Metals Corp., and New Placer Dome Gold Corp. He has over 25 years experience conducting project evaluations, exploration program design, data analysis, and geological modelling, with respect to Archean and Carlin-type-gold, copper-gold-porphyry, gold-silver-epithermal, volcanic-hosted-massive-sulphide, rare-earth-element, and kimberlite-diamond deposits throughout Canada, USA, and Mexico.
