People: Primero Mining Corp (PPP)

Dr. Robert A. Quartermain is Independent Director of Primero Mining Corp., since June 28, 2010. He has been the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Pretium Resources Inc. since October 2010. He served as President of Silver Standard Resources Inc. from January 1985 until January 2010, and as Chief Executive Officer from January 2004 until January 2010. Dr. Quartermain worked for the Geological Survey of Canada and in private industry on mapping and exploration programs from 1976 until 1982. He also worked for Teck Corp. before becoming President of Silver Standard Resources Inc. in 1985. Dr. Quartermain has a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from the University of New Brunswick, and a Master of Science degree in mineral exploration from Queen’s University. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of New Brunswick in May 2009.