This week’s Talent Tuesday sees Lee Evan Caplin appointed to the advisory board of NovaRed Mining (CSE:NRED) as the company continues to advance the commercialisation of its MetalCore AI platform and grow its critical minerals exploration strategy.
This comes just a handful of weeks after the company appointed former US Secretary of Homeland Security and current special envoy to the Shield of the Americas, Kristi Noem, to its advisory board.
Caplin brings over 40 years of experience in intellectual property, technology commercialisation, strategic partnerships, and emerging-media ventures to the role. He will focus on supporting NovaRed’s strategy of integrating AI-driven solutions into mineral exploration and resource intelligence.
Caplin is the founder and chairman of Picture Entertainment and co-founder of the predecessor to Penske Media, which owns brands including Variety and Rolling Stone. He has served as executive producer of Academy Award-nominated feature films and as producer of Emmy Award-winning television series True Detective.
NovaRed is developing the MetalCore AI platform to leverage AI, machine learning, computer vision, and predictive analytics to enhance exploration, geological interpretation, and resource development.
CEO Brian Gross says the company is excited to have Caplin join its team.
“Lee’s leadership in technology commercialisation, intellectual property, media, and higher education makes him an exceptional addition to our team,” Gross explains.
Caplin says he’s excited to help accelerate the growth and commercialisation of MetalCore AI.
“Artificial intelligence is transforming every major industry, including mining,” Caplin adds.
“NovaRed’s vision to integrate advanced AI technologies with critical minerals exploration presents an exciting opportunity to redefine how mineral assets are discovered, evaluated, and developed.”
NovaRed Mining is a mineral exploration company focused on the identification, acquisition, exploration, and development of copper–gold porphyry projects in British Columbia, Canada, leveraging an AI-enhanced technology platform to identify and evaluate prospective properties.
XXIX appoints Nouveau Monde CEO to board
Éric Desaulniers has been appointed to the board of XXIX Metal Corp. (TSX-V:XXIX), bringing leadership experience in permitting, developing, and procurement for mining projects in Québec, Canada.
Desaulniers is the founder, president, and CEO of Nouveau Monde Graphite (NYSE:NMG), where he has led the discovery, development, financing, and construction of one of North America’s most advanced integrated graphite projects.
He was responsible for discovering the Matawinie graphite deposit, guiding Nouveau Monde’s growth from exploration through to construction.
XXIX CEO Guy Le Bel says that Desaulniers brings the ability to take a discovery from concept through development, financing, and construction.
“His technical expertise, capital markets experience, and track record of advancing large-scale projects in Québec — including his success in permitting, procurement, social licence, and First Nations engagement — will be extremely valuable as we continue to advance and unlock value from our copper assets,” Le Bel says.
The appointment is subject to final approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.
XXIX Metal is advancing the Opemiska and Thierry copper projects in Québec and Ontario, respectively.
Write to Amy Rotman at Mining.com.au
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