The Northern Miner announces gold and silver giveaway winners

The Northern Miner is pleased to announce the winners of our first ever gold and silver and giveaway! 

There were three prizes up for grabs. The first is a 1 oz. Canadian Maple gold coin; the second is a 10 oz. Germania silver bar; and the third prize is a 1 oz. Canadian silver coin. 

Thanks to all of our valued readers who entered for a chance to win between the time we opened the giveaway in late May and the time we closed it on Oct. 15, and congratulations to the winners! 

1^st Place: Jon Ward

Jon Ward of Vancouver, B.C. has won a 1 oz. Canadian Maple gold coin. John is an investor relations and capital markets professional, leading investor engagement and marketing initiatives for Inventa Capital companies. Currently also serving as the vice-president of corporate development at Targa Exploration, Jon brings expertise in corporate strategy, financial market communications, stakeholder relations, and business development. Originally from Brisbane, Australia, and now based in Vancouver, Jon combines global perspective with industry knowledge to drive growth and connect companies with strategic investment opportunities. 

2^nd Place: Kate Stephens 

Kate Stephens of Vancouver, B.C. has won a 10 oz. Germania silver bar. Kate is a seasoned marketing communications professional with over 20 years of experience across the mining, architecture, and aerospace industries. For the past decade, she has been with Ausenco, where she currently serves as senior marketing manager for North America, leading strategic marketing initiatives that elevate brand awareness. She loves how the team at Ausenco is always pushing boundaries, keeping each day dynamic and rewarding. 

3rd Place: Kevin Blackshaw

Kevin Blackshaw of Bradford, Ontario, is the recipient of a 1 oz. Canadian silver coin. Kevin is the director of business development at Quantec Geoscience. He’s been at Quantec for 30 years and has more than four decades of experience in mineral exploration. Kevin is a graduate of the geology technology program at Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario.