Shaun Usmar is an international mining executive with over 30 years of global experience in operational, financial, and executive leadership roles across some of the world’s largest mining companies and since October, 2024 is the is the Chief Executive Officer of Vale Base Metals. He was recognized as 2025 ‘Mining Leader of the Year’ by Resourcing Tomorrow. Previously Mr. Usmar served in senior leadership roles at Barrick Gold, Xstrata, BHP Billiton, and most recently was the founder and CEO of Triple Flag Precious Metals, a role that he held for eight years. He has served as a director on several boards, including Peabody Energy, Triple Flag and the World Gold Council. Since 2010, Mr. Usmar has worked as a senior volunteer with Make-A-Wish Canada, serving as National Board Chair until early 2026. Mr. Usmar holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Metallurgy and Materials from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa, and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.