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President and CEO, Nations Royalty
Effective date: 06 January 2026
Nation: Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nations
Derrick Pattenden brings over 15 years of mining industry experience with deep expertise in finance, mergers and acquisitions, and mining engineering.
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