Fred, a German citizen, started his career with Klöckner & Co. where he was responsible for noble alloys and metals. In close cooperation with CBMM, he successfully developed the ferro-niobium market and made Klöckner the most important partner of the Brazilians. Fred was subsequently hired by H.C. Starck, trading niobium, tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, vanadium and manganese. Later, Fred became responsible for the SKW group companies Affival S.A., Solesmes, France, and Murex Ltd., Rainhaim, UK at FLG. In close cooperation with Cambior, Montreal, Canada, he organized the production of ferro-niobium in the UK made from Niobec`s niobium. In 1992, he organized and headed the merger of FLG and Klöckner AG. In 1993, he formed his own company Camet (Canadian Metal) Metallurgie GmbH.

Bruno has more than 30 years’ experience in public and private companies at national and international levels. He has held leadership roles as Chief Financial Officer roles at Nio Strategic Metals Inc., Aya Gold and Silver, and Mitec Telecom. He has a solid background in finance combined with operations management.  He has played key roles in mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate restructuring. He has a strategic and results-oriented mind.  Bruno is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA); he completed its Master Business Administration in International Management at the University of Ottawa and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Université du Québec à Rimouski.

Isaack, a Kenyan national, brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the logistics and commodities sector across Africa. He has built a strong reputation in sourcing strategic metals—particularly copper, zinc, and cassiterite—from mineral-rich regions such as Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). His expertise has supported major international clients, including prominent industry players like the Tangshan Group. Isaack is the founder and president of several enterprises, including Greenland Investment and Akim Global Shipping Co. Ltd., both of which contribute to the development of Africa’s commodity trade and shipping infrastructure. Beyond his professional and humanitarian efforts, Isaack also serves as the Regional Overseer for Deliverance Church International in the DRC, where he plays a key leadership role in guiding the church's spiritual mission and outreach programs.

Christoph, a German citizen, has over 20 years of experience in purchasing, marketing and sales of ferro alloy products, especially niobium and bauxite, among others. Christoph has worked at various trading companies throughout his career including GMI and Injection Alloys trading products globally. Together with Alfred Ebeling, Christoph co-founded CAMET Metallurgie GmbH, the global marketing agent for Niobec Inc., the 3rd largest niobium producer globally and the exclusive sales & marketing for “Linden Bauxite” CAMET Metallurgie GmbH, which was subsequently sold to Iamgold, Canada. Christoph is one of the founding partners of VEGA METALS TRADING INC. In 2023 Christoph became member of the board of NIO STRATEGIC METALS Inc., former NIOCAN Inc.

Christian, a German citizen, has over 16 years of experience in mining and metals trading. He started his career in the steel industry, as purchasing and sales manager within the raw material department at a major European steel producer. Christian then worked for midsized metal trading houses in Switzerland, specialized in ores, concentrates as well as base metals. He subsequently moved to Glencore International AG (“Glencore”), where he worked for 5 years in the copper department, trading molybdenum and cobalt products worldwide. Furthermore, he is one of the founding partners of Canadian based EV-Metal trading house VEGA METALS TRADING INC., which is partly owned by Montreal-based hedge fund Palos Capital Markets Inc.