Overview
Axo Copper is a Canadian mineral exploration company engaged in the exploration and development of the La Huerta Project, a new copper discovery in Jalisco, Mexico. Initial exploration has yielded strong results, with drilling at the La Huerta Trend returning highlight intercepts such as 5.0% Cu over 13.7 metres, and 7.4% over 7.6 metres. The Company is focused on continuing to define near-surface mineralization along the La Huerta Trend, expanding mineralization at depth, and targeting new discoveries in an underexplored district.
Who We Are
Jonathan Egilo
President & CEO, DirectorJonathan Egilo is a mining and capital markets professional and is currently serving as President & CEO of Axo Copper Corp., a role he has held since June 2024. Prior to his role with Axo Copper he held the position of Director, Equity Research Analyst at Desjardins Capital Markets where he was a covering analyst on equities ranging from exploration-stage companies to mid-tier producers across both precious and base metals sectors. Prior to his position with Desjardins, he held roles with National Bank Financial and Detour Gold (now Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.). He holds a Bachelor's of Applied Science in Mining Engineering from Queen's University.
Glenn Jessome
Executive Chair, DirectorGlenn is the founding shareholder of Silver Tiger Metals Inc. and he oversaw the listing of the Company on the TSXV. Glenn is a securities lawyer with 25 years of resource sector capital markets experience and he currently serves as a member of the TSXV National Advisory Committee. Glenn is Corporate Secretary and a founding shareholder of Gogold Resources Inc., another company for which he oversaw the listing on the TSX. Glenn received his Law Degree and MBA from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and holds a Science Degree from Saint Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Keith Abriel
CFOKeith a seasoned financial executive, known for bringing a practical, tenacious and entrepreneurial approach to senior financial leadership roles. Keith's 25 years' experience includes serving as Chief Financial Officer of several publicly traded and venture backed companies, including DHX Media Ltd (NASDAQ, TSX) and a number of mining and exploration companies, including Linear Gold Corp., Ucore Uranium Inc and Stockport Exploration Inc. Keith has raised over a billion dollars of capital for public and venture-backed companies and has extensive international M&A experience. Keith also spent 9 years with PwC and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Cum Laude) from Saint Mary's University in Halifax Nova Scotia.
Doug Reid
DirectorDouglas Reid is a corporate director. Mr. Reid is a former partner of KPMG Canada, where he served in various leadership roles including Atlantic Managing Partner and as a member of the Board of Directors of KPMG Canada. During his 40 year career with KPMG Mr. Reid provided professional services to many of Atlantic Canada's leading public and private corporations, including entities in the mining sector and entities with international operations.
Mr. Reid currently serves on the board of directors of the Halifax Port Authority. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University, is a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Nova Scotia, and holds the ICD.D from the Rotman School of Management.
Karen Flores
DirectorMs. Flores is the CEO of the Mining Chamber of Mexico, which represents the interests of the country's mining-metallurgical industry. In June 2020, Forbes Mexico recognized Karen as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Mexico for her ground-breaking leadership in the mining industry. She is also an advisor for the Chamber of Commerce of Canada in Mexico (CANCHAM), where she chairs the Integration Caucus and the Women Building Business committee. She is part of the founding group of WIM Women Mexico, a subsidiary of Women in Mining International.
With more than 15 years of experience in the mining sector, Ms. Flores has held positions in both public administration and private industry. From 2014 to 2019, she was the head of Corporate and Government Relations for the Mexico Division of Agnico Eagle. She represented the interests of the company before government entities, chambers of commerce, trade associations, and managed the social and governmental aspects of the due diligence process for new projects. Between 2007 and 2013, Ms. Flores worked at the Undersecretariat for Mining of the Ministry of Economy, holding various positions such as Advisor, Head of Analysis and Information, Chief of Staff, Assistant General Manager of the Undersecretary's Office, among others. Ms. Flores was also an active member of the Association of Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Geologists of Mexico (AIMMGM), holding different honorary positions such as Vice-President of Government Affairs, Communications Coordinator of District Mexico, and Coordinator of Public Relations and Protocol for the XXXI and XXXII International Mining Conventions.
Lila Maria Bensojo-Arras
DirectorMs. Bensojo is a lawyer with the Mexican law firm EC Rubio specializing in corporate law and representing many mining companies working in Mexico. EC Rubio is one of the largest law firms in Mexico and its clients include Fortune 500 companies including mining companies. Ms. Bensojo is based in Chihuahua, Mexico and received her law degree in 2007 from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education.
As a corporate lawyer in Mexico she possesses a wealth of experience in mining law, environmental regulations, social issues and governance.