Bernie Swarbrick joined the AEI management team in October 2010 as the new Vice President Capital Projects & Studies after having been a member of the board of directors since February 2008. He has over 20 years of mining sector experience relating to the field of environmental / health and safety management both within Canada and internationally. The breadth of experience in this field extends to both, open pit and underground mines, mills, smelter / refineries, industrial sites, and exploration projects.   

Bernie brings a broad understanding of capital projects from early exploration through to feasibility and execution. He will be a key part of developing the company's Roche Bay Project, as well as other ongoing efforts such as the Company’s Tuktu Project. His experience in the Canadian North (Raglan) will be of particular value in the development of the Roche Bay Project and in the Company’s discussions with direct stakeholders such as local communities, government agencies and environmental interests groups.  

Having held senior management positions in both operating and project environments. Bernie’s responsibilities have included the implementation of environmental assessments, facility permitting, environmental / health and safety management systems (including ISO 14001), environmental compliance plans, health and safety compliance plans, EHS auditing, environmental design, risk management, design and setting of health, safety and environmental targets / key performance indicators.  

Bernie Swarbrick has also been directly involved with public, government, and Aboriginal stakeholders in order to provide consultation, facilitated communications and the development of EHS solutions to complex technical issues. He has fulfilled a variety of roles in a number of jurisdictions including Ontario, the Nunavik region of Quebec, Australia, the French Overseas Territory of New Caledonia, Madagascar, and South America (Chile).