Ms. Ellingham is a mining executive and geologist with over 30 years of experience in the mining industry. Ms. Ellingham acted as Richmont’s interim President and Chief Executive Officer from July 2014 to November 2014. She is a consultant providing geological and corporate finance advisory services to international clients. She spent 8 years with the Toronto Stock Exchange, from 1997 to 2005, in a number of capacities including National Leader of Mining. She has a range of experience in mineral exploration, corporate development and investor relations for mining companies including Aurania Resources Ltd., IAMGOLD Corporation, Campbell Resources Inc., Rio Algom Exploration Inc. and St Joe Canada Inc. Ms. Ellingham is currently a director of Wallbridge Mining Company Ltd. and Aurania Resources Ltd.
Ms. Ellingham has been a Director of Richmont Mines since February 2010, and is Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.