World-Class Leadership

Proven expertise in mining, exploration, and strategic development

Leadership Team Field Team Strategic Leadership Technical Expertise

Board of Directors

Dr. Abdallah E. Dabbagh

Founder & Chairman

BSc (Geology), PhD (Structural Geology)

Leader in the Saudi Arabian business community. Founding President and CEO of MAADEN (1997-2011), transforming it into the third pillar of Saudi industry after Aramco and SABIC.

  • Former board member of Saudi Aramco and SABIC
  • Former Head of Saudi space program
  • Recipient of King Faisal Medal
  • Established applied contract research institute at King Fahad University

Wayne Koshman

Chairman, CEO & Founder

BCom (Finance), University of Calgary

Seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of global experience in the natural resources sector. Founded multiple successful resource companies across various jurisdictions.

  • Founder of Red Sea Resources (Egypt)
  • Previous ventures: Regency Silver, Dynasty Gold, Voyageur Oil and Gas
  • Pioneer of resource projects in Mexico, China, Tunisia, Indonesia, and Georgia

Nadir Elnour

Director, Exploration

BSc (Geology), MSc (Geophysics), CPAG

Founder and CEO of Rayyan Resources with 15+ years Arabian Nubian Shield experience. Expert in NI 43-101 and JORC Code compliance.

Extensive experience with major Saudi deposits including Sukhaybarat, Bulghah, Ad Duwayhi, and Mahd Adh Dhahab.

Sami S. Maddah

Director, VP Operations

BSc (Geology & Physics), MSc (Industrial Rocks & Minerals)

40+ years Saudi mining experience. Former General Manager at Bariq Mining Ltd (Barrick-Maaden JV).

Previous roles at DMMR, Maaden, Saudi Geological Survey, Riofinex, and BRGM.

Jeffrey Steiner

Director, Corporate & Government Affairs

LLB

Chair of Canada-Saudi Business Council (CSBC). Deep experience in the Gulf Region as founding director of Canada-UAE Business Council.

Board member of KWG Resources, former board member of Export Development Canada.

Julian Ovens

Director, Strategic Development

BA Honors (Ivey Business School)

Partner at Crestview Strategy. Former Chief of Staff for Canadian Minister of Trade and Foreign Affairs.

Former Head of Strategy for BHP Billiton with senior positions at Rio Tinto and Alcan.

Senior Management

Johnny D. Mpoyo

Principal Geologist

BSc (Geology), MSc (Geology), MSc (Business Analytics)

20+ years exploration experience across Africa and the Arabian Shield. Former GM for MSA Group Saudi.

Previous roles at Perseus Mining, Ivanhoe Mines, and Freeport-McMoRan.

Navin Sandhu

Financial Controller

B.Acc, CPA

President and founder of Nava Financial Inc., specializing in CFO services for publicly listed companies.

Extensive experience with junior mining, cannabis, technology, and life science companies.

Senior Advisors

David Elliott

Senior Financial Advisor

Senior Financial Industry Executive

Extensive experience funding exploration and development companies throughout his career.

Track record of successful investments in the mining sector.

Ahmed Shehata

Senior Advisor

MBA, BSc, P.Eng

20+ years mineral processing experience. Chairman and Founder of Gold Pyramid Group.

Worked with Centamin Egypt, Ma'aden, Metso:Outotec Saudi Arabia, and Orshab Gold Mine Sudan.

Karl Boustany

Senior Advisor

EMBA

Multilingual executive (4 languages) with expertise in entrepreneurship and investment.

Track record of driving growth strategies and spearheading positive change initiatives.

Team in Action

Our professionals at work - from field exploration to strategic planning

Field Operations

Field Team Operations

Exploration Team at Work

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning Session

Professional Environment

Office Environment

Corporate Headquarters

Business Agreements

Partnership Agreements

Exploration Excellence

Rock Analysis

Sample Analysis

Site Exploration

Site Exploration

Leadership Excellence

Wayne Koshman Partnership

Strategic Partnerships

Establishing key relationships in the Saudi mining sector

Field Operations Excellence

Operational Excellence

Leading exploration activities and field operations across multiple sites

Team Leadership

Team Leadership

Building and managing world-class exploration teams

Technical & Financial Partners

MSA Group & Gold Pyramid Group

JORC & NI 43-101 Consultants

  • Working in Saudi Arabia since 2008
  • 550,000m of drilling experience
  • 350,000+ geochemical samples collected
  • Extensive geological database including 4,000 GIS files

Key Personnel:

Craig Blane - Chief Geologist (14 years KSA experience)

Mike Robertson - Saudi Head (reviewed 48+ licenses in KSA)

Rayyan Resources

Target Selection & Exploration Partner

  • 200+ years combined team experience in Arabian Nubian Basin
  • Expertise in geology, geophysics, metallurgy, drilling
  • Comprehensive project development capabilities

Key Personnel:

Nadir Elnour - CEO (15 years experience)

Mohammed Ishaq - VP (8 years experience)

Khaled Haider - Senior Geologist (12 years experience)