At Automata, our mission is to explore, develop, and secure the critical rare earth elements that power modern defense, AI, and autonomous systems.

Mr. Tso is also a co-founder of Zeus Capital Ltd., a boutique corporate finance firm that specializes in providing financial advisory, valuation and consulting services. Prior to his current roles, Mr. Tso spent a number of years as an Associate at a local corporate finance firm and as a Senior Accountant at a firm of Chartered Accountants. Mr. Tso graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree with honours from the UBC Sauder School of Business, and is both a CFA Charterholder and a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Mr. Aleem Fidai, based in Vancouver, brings specialized expertise in strategic, investor-focused marketing, online communications, and shareholder relations. A successful resource sector investor, he has built a strong investor network and a track record in operational improvement, marketing strategy, and corporate promotion across North America and Europe. As the founder and CEO of Senergy Communications Capital, a leading investor relations and marketing firm, Aleem has managed multimillion-dollar media and advertising spend for publicly listed companies in Canada. Aleem understands the dynamics of attracting investors across all demographics. He has already worked with over 40+ public companies, making a notable impact in the industry at such an early stage in his career. Aleem is focused on adding true value to public companies with well thought out digital strategies.

Ms. Tamayo brings over 8 years of experience in finance and accounting, primarily within publicly listed companies. She began her career as an assurance and consulting associate at a top accounting firm and has since advanced through senior finance roles across a range of sectors. Her areas of expertise include IFRS compliance, financial reporting and management, control and process streamlining, as well as advisory services for initial public offerings (IPOs) and reverse takeovers (RTOs). Ms. Tamayo currently serves as a Manager at Zeus Accounting Solutions Corp., where she also holds Controller roles for several companies. She holds a Master’s degree from the University Canada West, where she majored in Finance.

Mr. Strickland brings more than 40 years of experience across the global mineral exploration industry, having built a distinguished career as a geologist, mining executive, director, and corporate advisor. He has been self-employed for more than 25 years, providing strategic and technical expertise to a broad range of public and private resource companies. Mr. Strickland also possesses extensive experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and disclosure practices, including National Instrument 43-101 standards. His international experience spans a wide range of commodities, including gold, copper, uranium, diamonds, potash, and base metals, as well as emerging specialty minerals and unique exploration opportunities across numerous deposit types and geological settings.

Mr. Makrodimitras brings more than 22 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces, including multiple leadership roles within the Canadian Special Operations Command. His experience spans operational leadership, mission planning, capability development, defence procurement, and the deployment of advanced technologies within military environments.

In addition to his military service, Mr. Makrodimitras founded Spicy Corp. in 2024, a defence technology company focused on secure communications solutions. He also serves as a member of the Inturai Ventures Corp. Advisory Board, providing guidance and expertise related to government procurement opportunities, defence technologies, and strategic growth initiatives.