NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment - Verde Potash
NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment - Verde Potash
NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment - Verde Potash
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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHOR<br />
I, Rob Bowell, Ph.D, C.Chem MRSC, C. Geol FGS, do hereby certify that:<br />
1. I am Corporate Consultant, (Geochemistry) of:<br />
SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd.<br />
Churchill House<br />
17 Churchill Way<br />
Cardiff, CF102HH<br />
UK<br />
2. I graduated with a degree in Geochemistry/Geology, with Class 1 Honours from the University of<br />
Manchester in 1987. In addition, I have obtained a Doctor of Philosophy from University of<br />
Southampton in 1991.<br />
3. I am a past President of the International Association of Applied Geochemists (2005-2009), VP<br />
(2003-2004). Member of the International Mine Water Association, Geological Society of London,<br />
Society of <strong>Economic</strong> Geology, Royal Society of Chemistry, Chartered Chemist, RSC (1997),<br />
Chartered Geologist, GSL (2001), Chartered Professional European Geologist (2002), Accreditation<br />
auditor, Cyanide code (2005), Visiting Research Associate, Division of materials and Minerals,<br />
Cardiff University 1998 – present, Aberystwyth University 2000-2006.<br />
4. I have worked as a Geochemist for a total of 23 years since my graduation from university. My<br />
relevant project work experience includes geochemistry of basement rocks identical to those in the<br />
project area, I have worked on potash deposits in the United Kingdom, Poland and the Congo, and<br />
other industrial mineral deposits in Brazil, United States, South Africa and Argentina.<br />
5. I have read the definition of “qualified person” set out in National Instrument <strong>43</strong>-<strong>101</strong> (<strong>NI</strong> <strong>43</strong>-<strong>101</strong>) and<br />
certify that by reason of my education, affiliation with a professional association (as defined in <strong>NI</strong> <strong>43</strong>-<br />
<strong>101</strong>) and past relevant work experience, I fulfill the requirements to be a “qualified person” for the<br />
purposes of <strong>NI</strong> <strong>43</strong>-<strong>101</strong>.<br />
6. I am responsible for the preparation of Section 11 of the <strong>Preliminary</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> titled “<strong>NI</strong><br />
<strong>43</strong>-<strong>101</strong> <strong>Preliminary</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong>, Cerrado <strong>Verde</strong> Project, Minas Gerais, Brazil, <strong>Verde</strong><br />
<strong>Potash</strong> Plc”, August 03, 2011, and dated September 16, 2011 (the “<strong>Preliminary</strong> <strong>Economic</strong><br />
<strong>Assessment</strong>”) relating to the Cerrado <strong>Verde</strong> Property. I have not visited the Cerrado <strong>Verde</strong> property.<br />
7. I have had prior involvement with the Cerrado <strong>Verde</strong> property that is the subject of the <strong>Preliminary</strong><br />
<strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong>. The nature of my prior involvement was as qualified person for Sections 14<br />
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