Patrick Downey is an accomplished mining-industry executive with more than 20 years of international experience in the resource sector.  Currently, he is President and CEO of Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX-ORA), which is actively exploring and developing properties in Brazil.  Previously, Mr. Downey was President and CEO of Viceroy Exploration Ltd., where he successfully developed the Gualcamayo project in Argentina until the company was acquired by Yamana Gold for $600 million.  His background also includes work as President of Oliver Gold Corporation where he negotiated the transaction to form Canico Resources, which was purchased by CVRD for $800 million.  Mr. Downey has been involved with several international construction projects and mine operations, including operating and engineering positions at several mining projects for Anglo American Corporation in South Africa.