Trace Arlaud

Copperwood Project Director of Highland Copper Company Inc., appointed April 2026. Qualified geologist, mining and geotechnical engineer with significant experience in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, including as a key contributor to the development of the Upper Peninsula's Eagle Mine (underground feasibility, detailed engineering and procurement). Most recently General Manager Execution of Rio Tinto's Resolution Copper project, leading mining and operational trade-offs, capital and operating cost reviews and evaluation of engineering partnership structures. Prior experience at Freeport-McMoRan, South32 and Hatch. Also a board member of IGO Limited and Seabridge Gold.