Peter C. Akerley

Peter C. Akerley is one of the founders and principals of the Erdene group of companies and has held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer and Director of Erdene Resource Development Corp. (TSX listed) since March 2003. Since becoming a public company in March of 2004, Erdene has successfully raised in excess of $50 million and today is well funded with advanced projects in three countries. Mr. Akerley has 24 years’ experience in the mining and mineral exploration business carrying out precious and base metal exploration in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Guyana, Mongolia and the Philippines as well as extensive work with the Rio Tinto Group of companies involved in North American Industrial mineral exploration and project development. His work in Mongolia began in the mid-90’s during which time he was involved in managing a country-wide regional exploration program providing the background for an eventual initial public offering of Erdene. Mr. Akerley has also been President of BRM Exploration Ltd., a mineral exploration consulting company providing geologic exploration and managerial services to junior and senior exploration and mining companies globally. He is also a Director of Temex Resources Corp. Mr. Akerley holds a BSc (Geology) from Saint Mary's University in Halifax.