Lee Hodgkinson is a partner with the firm KPMG and has over 25 years of experience in public accounting, specializing in the mining industry. Lee previously served as the National lndustry Leader of KPMG's Canadian Mining Practice for 20 years and the Global Director of KPMG’s Mining Group for ten years.

Lee has led a variety of projects in the mining industry building a deep understanding of the Industry's issues, including reserve estimation processes, mine valuation techniques and methodologies as well as associated securities rules. These have ranged from financial due diligences, participating in equity and debt offerings, initial public offerings and valuations. His work with his clients has also given him experience working in many different countries, including several key mining geographies. His work with KPMG's international mining group has taken him to over 50 mines and metal sites on six continents.