Mr. Strauss is launching an alternative research platform for the mining industry. He remains a director of the boutique mining finance firm, Strauss Partners Ltd., based in London, England and has worked as a stockbroker in the City of London for over 30 years. He was Managing Director of UK Equity Products for BMO Capital Markets 2007-2009. Mr. Strauss is also a non-executive director of Altius Minerals Corporation (TSX) and Bacanora Lithium plc (London-AIM).