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.

  • Sydney is the Manager, Production Services at IR INC and VID Media, where she oversees production operations and leads the social media team for THE Mining Investment Event. With a background in media, communications, and public affairs, she brings a structured, detail-oriented approach to managing complex projects and stakeholder-driven initiatives.

    She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario, holding a BA in Political Science and Media Information (2024), and is currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Government Relations at Seneca Polytechnic.

    Alongside her professional work, Sydney is actively engaged in public service. She volunteers with her local MPP’s office and serves as an administrative assistant to the executive team at the Caledonia Royal Canadian Legion.

  • 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.

  • Ada brings a wealth of administrative and operational experience, with a strong focus on business efficiency, organization, and strategic support. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities, streamline processes, and support leadership in achieving organizational goals. Known for her professionalism, reliability, and strong communication skills, Ada plays a key role in maintaining effective operations and fostering a productive work environment. She brings a results-driven approach to her work, ensuring that daily operations run efficiently while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and client service. Ada is skilled at coordinating teams, managing complex schedules, and supporting business growth through thoughtful planning and attention to detail. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities, streamline processes, and support leadership in achieving organizational goals. Known for her professionalism, reliability, and strong communication skills, Ada plays a key role in maintaining effective operations and fostering a productive work environment.

  • The Hon. Yvonne Rumbolt-Jones, Former MP of Labrador

    Yvonne Rumbolt-Jones is a senior public policy and governance leader with more than thirty years of experience advancing sustainable development, Indigenous partnerships, and community–industry relations in Northern and Arctic Canada. A former Member of Parliament for Labrador, Member of the House of Assembly, Cabinet Minister, and Leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, she has built a distinguished career at the intersection of government, Indigenous communities, and the mining and energy sectors.

    Throughout her public service, Yvonne championed the inclusion of women and Indigenous peoples in resource development. As Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources, she contributed to Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy, supporting Indigenous equity participation, community-benefit frameworks, and responsible mining and energy development in northern and Arctic regions, including projects such as Vale’s Voisey’s Bay operation. She also helped lead federal funding investments for workforce and training initiatives, including the first Building Trades Indigenous Training Program in Labrador and the Labrador Aboriginal Partnership Training Program.

    As Parliamentary Secretary for National Defence, Yvonne worked with the Ministry on the development of Canada’s National Defence Strategy, with a particular focus on Arctic defence and NORAD.

    Yvonne served for seven years as Canada’s Parliamentary Representative to the Circumpolar Countries, contributing to international cooperation on Arctic security and sustainable development. Beyond government, she is the co-founder of Daffodil Air, a charitable air service supporting cancer patients in remote communities, and the founder of the Labradorian of Distinction Awards, recognizing leadership and achievement across the region.

    She is currently completing a master’s thesis at Memorial University’s School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies, focusing on Arctic security, community resilience, and inclusive economic growth. She is also the author of the memoir Just Around the Corner, published in May 2025 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of women’s right to vote in Newfoundland and Labrador.

  • Daniella Dimitrov, Chief Strategy & Risk Officer, Equinox Gold Corp.

    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).

  • Danielle Spethmann, CEO & Founder, XV Solutions

    Daniele is an international mining industry executive with a technical background in geology and over 30 years of experience in mineral exploration, team building, and corporate leadership across public companies., M&A transitions, and not-for-profits. In her career, she has worked throughout Canada and internationally, including Cuba, Ecuador, Venezuela, Mexico, Peru, and Botswana.  With her technical foundation in geology, she leads with integrity, strategic foresight, and a commitment to professional excellence and public service.


    She is a co-founder of Warrior Gold Inc., taking it from private to public, and leading early-stage exploration, capital markets strategy, team building, government liaison, First Nations and community engagement. The property, in the heart of Ontario’s Kirkland Lake Gold Camp, continues to advance through a recent merger as Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp.

    She currently serves as Secretary and Director of the Ontario Prospectors Association, helping to rebuild its governance, leadership, and strategic direction. Daniele also sits on the Board of XAU Resources Inc., a Latin America exploration company, and on the Board of Winshear Gold Corp., an Ontario-based exploration company.

    She has also assisted Women in Mining Toronto and the Toronto Geological Discussion Group to rebuild, restructure, strengthen engagement, and support their next chapters. 

  • Angie Stockley, President & CCO, SSAF Exploration

    Angie Stockley is an accomplished executive with over 25 years' experience in corporate development, strategic communications, go-to-market strategy, investor relations, partnership development, M&A activity and change management. Her current focus is predominantly in the mining sector, coupled with extensive expertise in tech, enterprise SaaS and the public sector. Her executive career spans startups to Fortune 500 companies.

    Adept at leading high-performance global teams, Angie champions a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Her ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders—ranging from investors and government agencies to media—serves as a cornerstone for dynamic innovation and partner ecosystems. Committed to diversity and inclusion, Angie consistently facilitates favorable outcomes through consensus-building and mentorship.

    Angie is attuned to emerging trends and leverages her experience as a technology leader, senior developer and AI prompt engineer to apply advanced technologies and data-driven insights for strategic decision-making, market growth and transformative initiatives in complex organizations.

    Her career began as a strategic consultant in sectors including natural resources, tech and government. This led to a 12-year tenure as a senior executive in a Fortune 500 telecom/IT company followed by a decade managing a portfolio of multinational enterprise SaaS firms.

    In the mining sector, Angie's roles include serving as President, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Director at Blue Ice Gold; and President and CCO at SSAF Exploration. She is also the Founder and President/Executive Director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Minerals Collective (NL Minerals) and the Director of Diversity and Inclusion with the Newfoundland and Labrador Prospectors Association (NLPA). Projects cover precious metals like Gold, Platinum and Palladium; base metals including Nickel, Copper, Zinc and Lead; and strategic metals such as Molybdenum, Cobalt, Uranium, Graphite and REE.

    As President of Glenncastle Group, Angie drives growth in mining, technology and the public sector by spearheading innovation, project analysis, corporate development, investor relations and change management initiatives. Her leadership and expertise in integrated marketing programs and financing strategies, amplifies market expansion across sectors.

    Angie frequently provides consulting expertise on SaaS, AI and mining market trends as a member of prominent expert networks such as GLG, Magellan, Capvision, Guidepoint, AlphaSights, SlingShot and Tegus.

  • Jenny-Lou Campbell is Anishinaabe-Kwe and a proud member of Serpent River First Nation.  She grew up in the Ontario mining communities of Elliot Lake and Marathon.  She is a graduate of Sault College and Lakehead University where she earned her B.Sc. in Natural and Environmental Sciences. Her career in mining has taken her to Hemlo Ontario, Thompson Manitoba, and Sudbury Ontario. Her roles spanned technical, planning, and projects both underground and above working with various mining departments, including surveying, ventilation, mine planning and project estimating. In 2022, she transitioned into First Nation advocacy and policy work with the Anishinabek Nation.

    Currently as the Executive Director of the Indigenous Centre of Excellence for Mineral Development (ICEMD), Jenny is leading efforts to support First Nation participation in the mining sector by providing communities, industry, and governments with access to information, research, and databases. The Centre develops and delivers tools, technical resources, training and research to support meaningful First Nation involvement in the industry, while also offering referral and liaison services to connect communities and build relationships with the Mining Industry.

  • Stéfanie Vo is a senior process engineer with two decades of experience in consulting engineering, specializing in mineral processing and process optimization. Her career includes more than four years on-site at an iron ore concentrator, where she supported operations as part of the process metallurgy team. She has worked across multiple commodities, with a primary focus on iron ore, gold, and nickel.

     

    Beyond her in-plant expertise, Stéfanie has held leadership roles including engagement manager, process lead, and project sponsor on engineering studies ranging from conceptual design through to feasibility. She currently serves as Regional Director, Mining and Metals for Eastern Canada at Hatch.

     

    Stéfanie also contributes to the broader industry through her role on the Board of Directors for CIM’s Canadian Mineral Processors (CMP) Society.