Our Team
NEXM Management
President
Sean Whiteford
and geologist with 30+ years of global
experience, including senior roles at
BHP, Rio Tinto, and Burgundy Diamond
Mines.
CEO & Director
Morgan Lekstrom
Morgan Lekstrom is a mining executive with 17+ years of global experience. He led NexGold’s transformation through strategic M&A and has held senior roles at major projects in Canada, Africa, and Asia.
Senior SVP & CFO
Brett MacKay
Brett MacKay is a finance executive with 17+ years in mining, including 11 at Lundin Mining. He brings deep expertise in financial reporting, strategy, and international operations, with a strong track record supporting growth-stage companies.
VP Comms & Investor Relations
Jaclyn Ruptash
Jaclyn Ruptash is a communications and governance professional with 20 years of global mining experience, including senior roles at Premium Resources. She specializes in compliance, disclosure, and stakeholder relations.
VP Exploration
Sharon Taylor, P. Geo.
Sharon Taylor is a geophysicist with 35+ years of exploration experience, including roles at Falconbridge and Xstrata. She specializes in EM data interpretation and has worked on nickel and VMS projects across Canada, Tanzania, and Greenland.
Exploration Manager
Gerry Katchen, P. Geo
Gerry Katchen is a geologist with 23+ years of experience exploring Ni-Cu-PGM deposits across North America, Africa, and Europe. He played key roles in the discoveries of Ntaka Hill (Tanzania) and PQ_Deeps (Ontario), with past roles at Placer Dome, North American Palladium, and Continental Nickel.
NEXM Botswana Management
President
Kneipe Setlhare
Kneipe Setlhare is a mining engineer with 14+ years of experience in operations and project management. He has held senior
roles at BCL, Discovery Metals, and Giyani Metals, and now serves as Country Director for NexMetals Mining Botswana.
COO, Mine Development Lead
Boris Kamstra
Boris is a mining executive with 25+ years of experience across Sub-Saharan Africa. As former CEO of Alphamin Resources, he led the development of its North Kivu mine into a $1B+ operation. A civil engineer with an MBA, he is known for local workforce integration and strong community engagement.
General Manager
Tidimalo Tito
Mr. Tidimalo “TT” Tito is a mining engineerwith over 24 years of experience in basemetals, diamonds, and coal. He has held senior roles at Debswana and Morupule Coal, with expertise in mine development, operations, and project commissioning.
ESG Manager
Carol Pansiri
Carol Pansiri is ESG Manager at NexMetals Mining Botswana with deep expertise in social impact, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability. She holds degrees in Environmental Science and Sociology, and
is pursuing an MBA. Carol leads ESG strategy, community relations, and climate-focused initiatives.
Finance and Administrative Manager
Karabo Monepe, BACC,
ACCA, ACPA
Karabo is a results-driven finance professional with expertise in financial management, reporting, and auditing. He holds an accounting degree, ACCA qualification, and certifications in taxation, risk, and leadership. Known for integrity and precision, he brings strong leadership and analytical skills.
Board of Directors
Morgan Lekstrom
Morgan Lekstrom is a mining executive with 17+ years of global experience. He led NexGold’s transformation through strategic M&A and has held senior roles at major projects in Canada, Africa, and Asia.
Paul Martin
Over 30 years of executive leadership in mining, including CEO and CFO roles at major TSX- and NYSE- listed companies.
Jason LeBlanc
20 years of mining finance and capital markets experience, including CFO leadership and major M&A transactions.
Jim Gowans
30 years of senior executive and board leadership in the global mining industry, including CEO roles at major companies.
Chris Leavy
20 years of asset management and
investment leadership, including CIO roles at Oppenheimer Funds and BlackRock.
Mark Christensen
30 years of capital markets experience, including senior leadership roles at GMP Securities and founder of KES 7 Capital.
André van Niekerk
23 years of mining industry leadership, including CFO roles at Gatos Silver, Nevada Copper, and Golden Star Resources.
Philipa Varris
Over 25 years of ESG leadership in mining, with senior roles across Africa, Australasia, and Latin America, and recognized globally for environmental and social responsibility.
Strategic Advisors
Fiore Group
Frank Giustra
Recently involved in the successful launch of several resource and entertainment ventures, including the growth of Leagold Mining and his ongoing leadership at Fiore Group.
Bowering Projects
Andy Bowering
A successful mining entrepreneur and
co-founder of multiple resource companies, including Millennial Lithium, which was sold for $400 million.
Corporate Directory
Corporate Headquarters
NexMetals Mining Corp.
C/O Bennett Jones LLP Attn: Sander Grieve
3400 – One First Canadian Place
PO Box 130
Toronto, ON
Canada M5X 1A4
Email: info@nexmetalsmining.com
Phone: 604-770-4334
Toll-Free: 1-833-770-4334
Transfer Agent
Computershare Trust Company
510 Burrard St.
Vancouver, BC.
Canada V6C3B9.
Phone: 604-661-9400
Auditors
MNP LLP.
800 – 1600 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON
Canada K1Z 1G3
Phone: 613-691-4200
Stock Exchange Listing
TSX-V: NEXM
NASDAQ: NEXM
Frankfurt: O8S
Corporate Governance
Charter Of The Audit And Risk Management Committee
Audit And Risk Management Committee Members
Mr. Jason LeBlanc (Chair), Mr. Paul Martin, and Mr. André van Niekerk
Corporate Policies
- Nasdaq Statement of Corporate Governance Differences
- NEXM Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
- NEXM - Timely Disclosure Confidentiality and Insider Trading Policy
- NEXM Charter of the Board of Directors
- NEXM Governance and Nominating Committee Charter
- NEXM Whistle Blowing Policy
- NEXM Charter of the Compensation Committee
- NEXM Compensation Recovery Policy
- NEXM Sustainability Committee Charter
- NEXM Sustainability Policy
- NEXM Employee Relations Policy
- NEXM Environmental, Health and Safety Policy