Grant Brackebusch, P.E. is a registered professional mining engineer, IDR co-founder, and fellow shareholder. He helped design, permit and build the New Jersey Mill and supervises both mining and milling operations at the Company, including permitting, bonding and internal feasibility studies. Mr. Brackebusch has been instrumental in many aspects of Company's operations and management, including all levels of economic analysis, open pit and underground modeling, pit design, and underground mining and development. His experience implementing, and knowledge of paste tailings and flotation mill design makes him an expert in the field. His dedication to the success of the company and building a cohesive employee base has been an important factor in advancing the Golden Chest Mine to production. Mr. Brackebusch is a co-principal of Mine Systems Design, Inc., a family-owned mining consulting firm specializing in paste tailings. He is the second of three generations that have worked or are working for IDR. Mr. Brackebusch has deep roots in the Silver Valley and is a respected member of local community. Prior to co-founding IDR, he worked for Newmont on the Carlin Trend.