Mr. Baker has over 30 years of global mining, project development and operational experience and has held executive and board roles at some of the world’s largest gold and copper producers.
He previously served as non-Executive Chairman of Golden Star Resources Ltd. before its acquisition by Chifeng Jilong Gold. Prior to joining the board of directors of Golden Star Resources Ltd., he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Kinross Gold Corporation from June 2006 to November 2010. His experience includes operating mines and projects in Canada, Chile, the United States, Tanzania and the Dominican Republic.
Mr. Baker previously served as an independent director of MAG Silver Corp. from March 2021 to September 2025, RCF Acquisition Corp. from August 2021 to November 2023, Sherritt International Corporation from May 2014 to February 2021, Augusta Resources Corporation from September 2008 to September 2014, Eldorado Gold Corporation from May 2011 to December 2012, Pacific Rim Mining Corp. from March 2012 to November 2013, Rye Patch Gold Corp. from December 2016 to May 2018, Alio Gold Inc. from May 2019 to June 2019 and Antofagasta PLC from March 2011 to May 2020.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from Edinburgh University.