Andrew Nelson, CPA
Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer at Westward Gold Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Westward Gold Inc.
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Canada
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Mining
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer
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Oct 2021 - 2 years 3 months
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Publicly listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange with the trading symbol CSE: WG. Westward Gold is a gold mineral exploration company focused on the Cortez Trend in Nevada, backed by a team of proven mine finders. For more information visit: www.WestwardGold.com
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GNA Financial Advisors Inc.
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Canada
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Mining
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Partner, Mining Capital Markets
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May 2019 - 4 years 8 months
Downtown Vancouver GNA Financial Advisors is a capital markets advisory & independent chartered professional accounting firm exclusively focused on the mining industry. What sets GNA apart is our experts can advise you in both areas of capital markets and financial reporting, which are integral components to all public resource companies. Why choose GNA? You can benefit from the same quality and type of service from investment banking and mining corporate finance professionals but at a fraction of the… Show more GNA Financial Advisors is a capital markets advisory & independent chartered professional accounting firm exclusively focused on the mining industry. What sets GNA apart is our experts can advise you in both areas of capital markets and financial reporting, which are integral components to all public resource companies. Why choose GNA? You can benefit from the same quality and type of service from investment banking and mining corporate finance professionals but at a fraction of the cost. We have been entrusted to develop corporate strategies for public mining companies and take these corporate initiatives as if they were our own. We work hard and long hours when you need us. We are dedicated to our clients. Your success is our success. Show less
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Westward Gold Inc.
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Canada
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Mining
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & Director (Acquired by IM Exploration renamed Westward Gold)
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Aug 2019 - Jul 2021
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Momentum Minerals Ltd. (www.momentumminerals.ca) is a private Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing the Turquoise Canyon Project located in the prolific Battle Mountain-Eureka trend in Nevada, USA. The company is planning a "go-public" transaction in 2021. Momentum Minerals is comprised of a team with a diverse skill set and with backgrounds in mining, encompassing geology, engineering, accounting, legal, and capital markets.
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Executive Officer
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Apr 2015 - Dec 2019
Vancouver, Canada Area Young Mining Professionals (YMP) is a growing international association of mining professionals based in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and London that share the goal of advancing the global profile and leadership of the mining and exploration industry. YMP was established to assist participants in obtaining the skills, support and knowledge to successfully advance their careers, develop a network of contacts within the industry, and identify career and mining-related investment opportunities… Show more Young Mining Professionals (YMP) is a growing international association of mining professionals based in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and London that share the goal of advancing the global profile and leadership of the mining and exploration industry. YMP was established to assist participants in obtaining the skills, support and knowledge to successfully advance their careers, develop a network of contacts within the industry, and identify career and mining-related investment opportunities. YMP facilitates these objectives through topical networking, guest speaker and social events organized throughout the year http://www.youngminingprofessionals.com/ Show less
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Dundee Corporation
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Canada
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mining Investment Analyst (Subsidiary of Dundee Corp. - TSX: DC.A)
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Dec 2018 - May 2019
Downtown Vancouver, Canada Area With Dundee Goodman Merchant Partners (www.DGMP.ca) , a mining focused merchant bank, a division of Goodman & Company Investment Counsel (Subsidiary of Dundee Corporation - TSX: DC.A) Goodman & Company, Investment Counsel Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dundee Corporation (TSX:DC.A). Goodman & Company is a registered portfolio manager and exempt market dealer across Canada and a registered investment fund manager in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland. Funds:… Show more With Dundee Goodman Merchant Partners (www.DGMP.ca) , a mining focused merchant bank, a division of Goodman & Company Investment Counsel (Subsidiary of Dundee Corporation - TSX: DC.A) Goodman & Company, Investment Counsel Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dundee Corporation (TSX:DC.A). Goodman & Company is a registered portfolio manager and exempt market dealer across Canada and a registered investment fund manager in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland. Funds: CMP® Resource Limited Partnerships: CMP® pioneered the creation of flow-through limited partnerships in the 1980s and, ever since, the CMP® Resource Limited Partnerships have offered investors nationwide the opportunity to benefit from Canada's compelling tax incentives aimed at supporting our national resource industry. Since their creation in 1984, the CMP® Resources Limited Partnerships have raised more than $2.9 billion and have negotiated more private placements than any other flow-through partnership in Canada. When combined with the flow-through limited partnerships of Canada Dominion, the two form the largest flow-through investing platform in Canada, raising a combined total of more than $4.3 billion in assets throughout their history. Dundee Global™ Resource Class: seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in Canadian resource companies that offer attractive risk-reward characteristics as well as other Canadian equities that offer the potential for capital appreciation.
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Mining Investment Banker - Dundee Securties Ltd. (Sub of Dundee Corp.) - Sold to Echelon in Dec 2018
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Mar 2017 - Dec 2018
Vancouver, Canada Area Formerly Mining Investment Banker with Dundee Securities Ltd which was sold to Echelon Wealth Partners in December 2018. Dundee Securities was a subsidiary of Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) https://www.echelonpartners.com/Echelon-Acquires-Dundee-Securities-Ltd Dundee Securities Ltd. finances, and provides M&A advice to mining companies through all phases of their development cycle; from grass roots exploration through to production. We focus mainly on public companies that are… Show more Formerly Mining Investment Banker with Dundee Securities Ltd which was sold to Echelon Wealth Partners in December 2018. Dundee Securities was a subsidiary of Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) https://www.echelonpartners.com/Echelon-Acquires-Dundee-Securities-Ltd Dundee Securities Ltd. finances, and provides M&A advice to mining companies through all phases of their development cycle; from grass roots exploration through to production. We focus mainly on public companies that are active worldwide. Dundee Securities Ltd. principals draw on decades of experience in the Canadian capital markets. The Dundee Securities Ltd. team has a respected corporate finance team with deep technical backgrounds in engineering and geology. Our organization has developed strong institutional and strategic investor relationships. Our expertise, plus our relationships, allow us to deliver quality services to our clients.
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Davidson & Company LLP
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Canada
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Accounting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Financial Mining Audit Associate
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Sep 2015 - Mar 2017
Vancouver, Canada Area • Client experience: TSX/TSX.V listed mineral exploration, development, and producing mining companies. Market capitalization’s ranging up to $250M. • Manage and monitor multiple audit engagements towards achieving targeted deadlines and budgets. • Audit and assurance focus on financial statements, note disclosures, and MD&A • Responsible for coaching and mentoring junior staff • Analyzing for deficiencies in client’s internal controls, operating and administrative policies. •… Show more • Client experience: TSX/TSX.V listed mineral exploration, development, and producing mining companies. Market capitalization’s ranging up to $250M. • Manage and monitor multiple audit engagements towards achieving targeted deadlines and budgets. • Audit and assurance focus on financial statements, note disclosures, and MD&A • Responsible for coaching and mentoring junior staff • Analyzing for deficiencies in client’s internal controls, operating and administrative policies. • Assessment of complex accounting issues and areas subject to estimation such as stock based compensation • Flow-through share private placements involving share premium liability and eligible expenditures in Canada • Assessing client's accounting policies and providing guidance on IFRS technical rules (ie. IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources – Impairment testing) • Proactive role in business development, marketing, and networking Show less
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Grant Thornton LLP (Canada)
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Canada
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Auditor
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Jan 2013 - Aug 2015
Vancouver, Canada Area Involved in the Audit & Assurance group (Mining specialization). Engagement experience: • Rio Alto Mining Ltd. audit prior to $1.3B CAD acquisition by Tahoe Resources • Kazax Minerals Inc. - iron ore development stage project in Kazakhstan • Lowell Copper - David Lowell founded copper explorer co. focused in South America • CIC Resources - titanium development stage project in South America
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Education
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Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
CPA -
Langara School of Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Finance -
Canadian Securities Institute
Canadian Securities Course -
Bloomberg University
Bloomberg Certificate, Financial Software & Databases -
Magee Secondary