Brixton Metals Corporation (TSX-V: BBB, OTCQB: BBB
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Mr. Highsmith has more than 30 years of international experience including operational, exploration and business development roles with major companies such as Newmont Mining, BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue Metals Group. He also has co-founded, and/or acted as a director or senior executive in several junior companies. His junior company pedigree includes Canadian listed companies such as: Lithium One, Bellhaven Copper & Gold, Pure Energy Minerals, Champion Electric Metals, and FireFox Gold, for whom he is co-founder and chairman of the board.
He is currently President & CEO of Timberline Resources, which announced in April 2024 its acquisition by McEwen Mining Inc. That transaction is expected to close in Q3 of this year. Mr. Highsmith holds degrees in Geological Engineering and Economic Geology (Geochemistry) from the Colorado School of Mines. He has specialized technical expertise in gold, copper, and lithium exploration.
Chairman and CEO Gary R. Thompson stated, “We are excited to have Patrick join the Brixton team as an independent Director as his three decades of experience in the mining and exploration business with both senior and junior companies will be invaluable as we unlock the potential of our flagship Thorn Copper-Gold Porphyry Project.”