Derek Iwanaka
CEO
Mr. Iwanaka brings over 23 years of experience in investor relations, corporate development, and capital markets within the mining sector. He has helped advance multiple public mining companies through growth, mergers, and project development, contributing to more than 20 corporate transactions and over US$100 million in equity financings, including one of Canada’s first ATM offerings.
Most recently, he served as VP of Investor Relations and Corporate Development at BeMetals Corp., supporting strategic acquisitions, project advancement, and investor engagement. Previously, as VP of Investor Relations at First Mining Gold Corp., he played a key role in the company’s transition from a mineral bank to a gold developer, during which it completed seven transactions and expanded its market cap from about CAD$45 million to over CAD$500 million.