Todd Esplin

About Todd Esplin

Successful manager accomplished in building and motivating dynamic teams. Cultivates a company culture in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns, as well as contributing new ideas that drive company growth.Ability to see and foster talent, build trust with managers and employees to create a positive work environment.30 years in mining and 25 years in management positions Reduced Barrick Goldstrike\'s process area contractor safety incidents by 80% Received Nevada Mining Association\'s 2008 individual safety award Awarded Barrick Gold\'s safety champion award - 2012 Managed Metallurgical Services area for two years with \"quad zero\" safety Performed TCM demo plant metallurgical and analytical test work Improved on magnetic separation metallurgical work for roasting and autoclaving (patent achieved, published) Developed NARBU contractor controls compliance handbook Autoclave TCM refurbishment projects, housekeeping, employee engagementExecutive board member of the Society of Mineral Analyst

Experience

1. Vice President Technical Services

   I-80 Gold Corp

   Nov 2024 — Present · Reno, NV, US

   Developing four mine sites into production. Overseeing all aspects of technical development and operational support. Two open pits and three underground mines-Completed four S-K 1300 Initial Assessments and four NI-43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessments in Q1 2025 (three underground and two open pits)- Four Feasibility Studies in progress, two underground, one open pit, and an Autoclave restart-Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long-term goals-Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments-Management of all technical reports, NI 43-101 Feasibility Studies, NI 43-101 Preliminary EconomicAssessment and S-K 1300-Resource modeling updates on six ore deposits at four mine sites-UG and Open Pit mine planning for the LOM-All aspects of Land management-Metallurgy: Updated metallurgical test programs for each site and deposits-Water Rights management-Extensive Hydrology and Dewatering work completed at Granite Creek, Cove and Ruby Hill-Environmental permitting support and management.

Skills

• Training
• Minerals
• Mining
• Continuous Improvement
• Maintenance Management
• Project Planning
• Engineering
• Risk Management
• Metallurgy
• Supervisory Skills
• Base Metals
• Gold
• Mineral Processing
• Management