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Michael McAllister, CPIR, currently serves as Vice President of Investor Relations at Cerrado Gold and Ascendant Resources Inc., roles commenced in March 2023. Prior to these positions, McAllister held the title of Vice President of Investor Relations at Superior Gold Inc. from January 2022 to March 2023 and at Sierra Metals Inc. from April 2015 to January 2022, where responsibilities included developing IR strategies and liaising with stakeholders. Before these roles, McAllister was the Manager of Investor Relations at Forbes & Manhattan Group from June 2010 to February 2015, overseeing investor relations programs for multiple junior mining companies. McAllister's career began at BMO Capital Markets as an Executive Assistant in the Metals & Mining Group from 2005 to 2010. McAllister holds a Professional degree in Investor Relations from Ivey Business School at Western University.