Mr. Mercer (P. Geo) is a seasoned mining executive with more than 20 years of experience advancing mineral projects from discovery through permitting, construction, operations, and closure. He currently serves as Vice President, Advanced Projects for American Pacific Mining Corp., and President of Constantine North Inc., where he leads the advancement of a major copper-zinc project in Southeast Alaska.

His work includes strategic growth planning, sourcing external and critical mineral funding, and guiding regulatory and stakeholder engagement across multiple jurisdictions. Mr. Mercer has served as a director for several publicly listed companies, chairing Corporate Governance and Compensation Committees and contributing to audit and technical oversight.

A registered Professional Geoscientist, he is recognized for enabling responsible resource development and sustainable value creation through strong technical leadership, operational improvement, financial discipline, and collaborative engagement.