Tom McCandless

Dr. Tom McCandless brings over 40 years of international experience in mineral exploration and development, covering lithium, uranium, gold, base metals, platinum group elements, and geothermal energy. He recently served as VP of Exploration at Mountain Province Diamonds, where he led exploration at the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine and the Kennady North Project. He is also President of MCC Geoscience Inc., which has supported projects from early exploration to mine operations across the Americas, Africa, and Europe.

He holds a Ph.D. in Geochemistry from the University of Arizona, with a focus on mineral deposit formation. He also holds a Master’s of Science in Geology and a Bachelor’s in Geology from the University of Utah. Dr. McCandless is a registered professional geoscientist in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories/Nunavut, and an Adjunct Professor at both the University of Alberta and the University of Arizona. He currently serves on the board of Rockland Resources Ltd.