Ms. Kuikka is a Professional Geologist who brings over 15 years of comprehensive experience in the mineral exploration and mining industry in precious and base metals projects. During her career she has led grassroots to late-stage development programs and served on the Yukon Technical Liaison Committee for Minerals. Ms. Kuikka has experience with a variety of deposit styles including Ag-Pb-Zn vain, Pb-Zn Sedex, Intrusion Related Gold Systems, Tungsten Skarns, and high-grade Au. Most recently at Victoria Gold, Ms. Kuikka contributed to significant mineral discoveries, managed major near mine and regional exploration projects and was part of the Eagle Mine development team. Helena holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Simon Fraser University and is registered as a Professional Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.