THE Team

  • Joanne is a seasoned Capital Markets and Communications executive with over 25 years of dedicated experience. She is the Principal and Founder of IR.INC, Capital Markets Advisory, VID Media Incorporated and THE Mining Investment Event of the North. She began her career in the fledgling investor relations industry in 1987 with Barrick Gold, where she helped develop its early IR and marketing programs. Since then, she has worked in the natural resources sector and managed the investor relations, corporate affairs and communications programs for a number of publicly traded companies, including J.P. Morgan & Co. (Canada), Canadian Tire Corporation, and Meridian Credit Union. Ms. Jobin has held senior IRO positions in several companies, including IAMGOLD, Yamana Gold, Noront Resources, Excellon Resources, Schwazze, and Jaguar Mining.

    IR.INC is an Advisory firm dedicated to providing capital markets and IR advice to select natural resource and financial industry clients. VID Media is focused on providing companies with an unparalleled direct investor experience through its unique flagship products including VID Town Hall Forums. THE Mining Investment Event of the North is Canada’s only Tier 1 Mining Investment Conference, held annually in Quebec City, hosting 800+ participants including issuers, investors, financial institutions, sponsors and governments of all levels.

  • Brereton Clarke is a seasoned professional in the fields of digital marketing and media production. Throughout his career, Brereton has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the world's foremost brands, showcasing his expertise in creating and executing effective digital marketing strategies. His track record of success and passion for innovation have consistently propelled brands throughout the digital landscape. Brereton's commitment to excellence and his ability to navigate the ever-evolving world of media make him a trusted partner for achieving marketing objectives and elevating brand presence.

  • Jackie Fitos is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in direct sales and client service relationships. Jackie has excelled in her various job roles as supervisor and liaison, bridging the gap between her former companies, clients, and employees. Jackie has identified her commitment to excellence, strong communication skills, and dedication to ensuring client satisfaction as her most valuable assets in her current work with THE Event.

  • Daniella has more than 25 years of experience in building, leading and operating businesses in mining and financial services in various strategy, finance, operations, corporate development and governance roles. Daniella’s previous roles include President and CEO, Interim CEO, CFO of multi mine gold/copper producers and a $2B+ mine developer, partner at a mining investment bank, Executive Vice-Chair of an iron ore developer, Chief Operating Officer of a national wealth management and capital markets firm. Since 2010, Daniella serves and has served as a director of nine companies in the natural resources, energy and chemicals industries. Daniella was chosen as one of the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining for 2016, was a Canada Board Diversity Council – 2016 Diversity 50 Candidate and has the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship Certification, an Executive MBA from Kellogg School of Management and Schulich School of Business and a law degree from the University of Windsor. Daniella is currently a director of Nexa Resources, the fifth largest zinc miner and metallic zinc producer globally (and a member of its Sustainability & Capital Projects and Audit committees) and a trustee of Chemtrade Logistics, a provider of chemicals and services including to the mining industry (and a member of the Responsible Care and Compensation and Corporate Governance committees and Chair of the Audit committee).

  • Terence has been active in the mining finance and the mineral economics sector for over 40 years. His independent research and analysis has been highly ranked by unsolicited investment industry sources. He has advised corporate boards and committees, provided analytical and structural valuation tools to financial institutions and worked with governments to develop competitive and realistic policy appreciation of the mining industry. Ortslan has been an active member of the Minerals Industry Analyst Group (MRAG) since 1975 and has served as president and part of its executive committee since 1995. He chaired the submissions of MRAG to the Mineral Industry Task Force and has been in dialogue with that commission and also with various bodies about the quality and direction of industry and mining research and application. Ortslan has lectured at McGill University as an adjunct professor for more than twenty years on subjects of international business and mineral economics. He has been a guest lecturer and speaker across Canada and abroad. He has mentored students who now run mining companies and work as senior analysts and financiers in the sector.

  • Mr. Stanley is the Director of the Office of Critical Minerals and Metals in the Industry & Analysis (I&A) unit of the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA). Mr. Stanley oversees an office of industry and trade specialists that monitor a wide range of sectors, including critical minerals and ferrous and nonferrous metals. The office undertakes industry trade analysis, shapes U.S. trade policy, participates in trade negotiations, and organizes trade promotion events to improve the global competitiveness of U.S. critical minerals and metals industries. The office works with other U.S. agencies in developing a public policy environment that supports the Administration’s efforts to support domestic supply chain resilience and advance U.S. competitiveness at home and abroad. Mr. Stanley joined the Commerce Department in 1983, after graduating from North Carolina State University.