In 2020, we underwent a change in management and are now under the leadership of former executives from Barrick Gold Corp. With a strong execution track record behind us, we are aligned with a common goal: building a modern, USA focused silver company, with the historical Bunker Hill Mine as the cornerstone asset. Our CEO, along with our operations team, is based in Idaho at the mine site with strong ties to both the local community and the historical Bunker Hill mine.
Mr. Williams is a distinguished global mining executive and board leader, recognized for transformative value creation and governance across some of the world's most demanding markets. As Chief Operating Officer of Barrick Gold Corporation (2015-2018), he spearheaded operational and strategic initiatives that delivered an 80% increase in operating profit and orchestrated a complete reset of Barrick's relationship with the Tanzanian Government, resolving a legacy dispute and restoring a critical partnership.
He brings extensive board and C-suite experience as CEO of an Africa- and Central Asia-focused exploration company and former non-executive director of both Trevali Mining Corporation and Gem Diamonds PLC. Earlier, Mr. Williams commanded the British Special Forces Regiment (SAS), contributing elite operational insight and global leadership to his commercial roles.
A strong advocate of principled governance and stakeholder value, Mr. Williams blends frontline operational expertise and a proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, positioning organizations for growth, resilience, and sustainable performance on the world stage.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from University College London, a Master of Arts in Security Studies from King's College London, and an MBA from Cranfield University.
A former Executive General Manager of Barrick Gold’s Lumwana Copper Mine in Zambia, Mr Ash is an experienced American Mining Engineer and modernizing leader, with a proven track record of building and leading teams capable of optimizing and enhancing the operating efficiency, profitability and sustainability of mining operations in complex and challenging environments.
During his tenure at Lumwana Mr. Ash Delivered over $100M in sustainable free cash flow improvements, achieved 50% improvement in safety performance, executed a training and development program achieving 96% local workforce, and progressed expansion plans that doubled the value of mine.
BEng Mining Engineering from University of Missouri Rolla; MA in Strategic Leadership, London Business School.
Appointed May 2020
Bradley Barnett brings more than 30 years of international business experience, including over 15 years in the global mining sector with leadership roles spanning finance, operations, sustainability, and project development across Africa, Asia, South America, and North America.
Mr. Barnett previously served as Vice President of Sustainability at Bunker Hill Mining, where he helped establish the company’s landmark relationship with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, contributing to the restructuring of historical environmental liability terms and helping unlock investment that supported the reopening of the historic Bunker Hill Mine.
Over his career, he has held senior leadership roles, including CEO, CFO, and Managing Director, and previously served as a Managing Director at Barrick Gold. He has also served as CFO of Afghan Gold & Minerals Corp. and Central Asian Resources, and most recently founded Critical Minerals International, a battery materials venture focused on developing critical mineral supply chains.
Mr. Barnett holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California, Riverside and resides in San Francisco, California, with his family.
Brenda is an experienced investor relations and corporate communications executive with over 20 years of mining industry experience. As Vice President of Investor Relations, she is responsible for Bunker Hill’s internal and external communications functions, investor relations activities, stakeholder engagement, and media relations. With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Brenda provides a wealth of knowledge, insight, and connections to the role, along with a passion for the mining sector and its potential for growth and innovation.
Prior to joining the Company, Brenda served in various executive and senior roles with precious metals companies, including Ivanhoe Mines, Sunward Resources, Golden Queen Mining, GR Silver Mining, and most recently, Japan Gold. Brenda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Calgary.
Appointed April 2024
Tom Francis is the General Manager of the Bunker Hill Mine. Mr. Francis joins the Bunker Hill team after 10 years with Rio Tinto, the second-largest mining company in the world, where he was most recently Mine Manager at the Kennecott Bingham Canyon Mine (“Kennecott”) in Utah, USA, its single largest mining operation. Among other achievements, his team delivered world-class payload metrics on Kennecott’s ultra-class truck fleet while simultaneously increasing average haul truck speeds and tire life. Previous roles with Rio Tinto included responsibility for productivity across the full Kennecott value stream (mine, concentrator, smelter and refinery), three years in the Group strategic investment analysis team assessing its global suite of projects (greenfield, brownfield & closure), and several years in Rio Tinto Exploration (RTX) managing operational support (incl. safety) for Rio Tinto’s Exploration’s projects across Africa and Eurasia.
Prior to his mining experience, Mr. Francis served as an officer in the Royal Marines and UK Special Forces, serving on multiple operational tours in Kosovo, Iraq & Afghanistan. He is a dual national US/UK citizen having lived, studied and worked in both the US and the UK. He holds a first-class degree from the University of Oxford (BA, Mathematics & Computation).
Appointed January 2022
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Brenda Dayton
VP Investor Relations
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Brenda.dayton@bunkerhillmining.com