Peter J. Hawley

Peter J. Hawley, Founder of Scorpio Mining Corp., served as CEO of the company from 1998 until November 2010, and he remains a Director and Chairman of the Board. He has 30 years of mining industry experience that spans grassroots exploration to development and production. Mr. Hawley has worked extensively with a large number of intermediate and senior mining companies, including Teck, Noranda, Placer Dome, Inc., and Barrick Gold Corporation. Mr. Hawley is also highly experienced in private and public company financing, and corporate administration. He holds degrees in mining engineering and geology.