Don Parsons

Appointed as Chief Compliance Officer in November 2022, Don is responsible for compliance with all regulations and contractual requirements for Imperial Metals’ projects including all operational permits. Don has held managerial and executive positions with Imperial with a focus on mine development and operation of Mount Polley, Huckleberry, Red Chris and Sterling mines. Don was a recipient of the AME 2016 E.A. Scholz Award for Excellence in Mine Development in British Columbia and/or Yukon. The honour was for advancing the Red Chris project from development to commercial production between 2007 and 2015. Don has been a member of the MABC Board and MAC Tailings Working Group. He has a Bachelor of Engineering from Memorial University in Newfoundland and has worked on other mining and civil projects. Don is uniquely qualified for this role, given his qualifications, experience and familiarity with the Imperial portfolio of projects.