Mr. Joseph Grosso

Director Emeritus

Mr. Grosso is the Founder of Grosso Group Management Ltd. He became one of the early pioneers of the mining sector in Argentina in 1993 when mining was opened to foreign investment and was named Argentina's 'Mining Man of The Year' in 2005. His knowledge of Argentina was instrumental in attracting a premier team which led to the acquisition of key properties in Golden Arrow's portfolio and multiple discoveries and joint ventures. He has successfully formed strategic alliances and negotiated with mining industry majors such as Barrick, Teck, Newmont , Viceroy (now Yamana Gold). VALE S.A. and SSR Mining Inc., and government officials at all levels. Mr. Grosso's specialty is financing, negotiations, corporate and marketing strategies. He was an early and passionate adopter of best practices in environmental protection and socio‑economic development through mineral exploration. Of Italian descent and fluent in Italian, English, and Spanish. Mr. Grosso has lived in Argentina and Peru where he acquired a very deep appreciation for Latin culture and successfully developed a vast network of contacts which have been very beneficial to the associated companies of the Grosso Group.