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Manuel Paolo A. VillarPresident and CEO Manuel Paolo A. Villar serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited (SAGCL). He has been CEO of SAGCL since 2012 and was appointed Chairman and CEO in 2014. Mr. Villar also serves as Vice-Chairman of TVI Resource Development (Phils.), Inc. and Director of TVI Pacific Inc., reflecting his active leadership in the Philippine mining industry under Prime Resource Holdings, Inc. In addition to his mining roles, he was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc. in July 2011 and President of Vistamalls, Inc in June 2019. Moreover, he is also the President of Powersource Phils Development Corp. and the Chairman of Vista Land subsidiaries Camella Homes, Inc., Communities 8 Philippines, Inc., Crown Asia Properties, Inc., Brittany Corporation, Vista Residences, Inc. Mr. Villar brings extensive corporate management and investment experience to St. Augustine’s mining and development initiatives. Mr. Villar graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Bachelor of Applied Science in 1999. He was an Analyst for McKinsey &Co. in the United States from 1999 to 2001. He joined Vista Land in 2001 as Head of Corporate Planning then became its Chief Financial Officer in 2008. |
Manuel Paolo A. Villar
President & CEO
Philippines
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Michael G. ReginoChief Operating Officer Michael G Regino is the Chief Operating Officer of St. Augustine Gold and Copper, Limited , a position he has held since 2015, where he leads the advancement of the King-king Copper - Gold Project and oversees strategic partnerships and project development initiatives. He also serves as the President of TVI Resource Development Inc, the Philippine affiliate of TVI Pacific directing the group's overall operations, financial strategy, and growth agenda across its mining portfolio. In addition, he is the President and CEO of Philippine Associated Smelter and Refining Corp (PASAR). Prior to his mining leadership roles, he served as Commissioner and President/CEO of the Social Security System (SSS), where he introduced significant institutional and investment reforms. With more than three decades of experience in mining, finance, property development and public administration, he is recognized for combining strategic foresight, operational excellence, and financial discipline in driving sustainable value creation across the mining and resources sector. |
Michael G. Regino
Chief Operating Officer
Philippines
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Love D. ManigsacaChief Finance Officer Love “Lolot” D. Manigsaca is a finance executive with relevant mining industry experience, currently also serving as Chief Financial Officer of TVI Pacific, Inc., with oversight over strategic financial planning, corporate governance, complaince and investment structuring. His credentials include CPA, CMA, Certified Financial Modeler & Valuation Analyst, Certified Capital Markets & Securities Analyst, and Certified Global Business Analyst. He obtained his MBA from Durham University, UK. Previously, he has held executive roles including President of Greenstone Resources Corporation, the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement holder for the Siana and Mapawa Gold Projects under Red 5 Limited. His experience spans capital structuring, financial modeling, project financing, cross-border operations, merger & acquisition, and project development. This track record underlines his ability to bridge technical finance, operational execution, and strategic investment in the mining sector. |
Love D. Manigsaca
Chief Finance Officer
Philippines
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Nicolaos ParaskevasExecutive Director Nicolaos “Nico” Paraskevas is an Executive Director of St. Augustine Gold & Copper Limited, where he oversees major operational, financial, investment, and business development functions of the company’s copper portfolio across multiple jurisdictions. Before joining St. Augustine, Nico held senior roles within Glencore International, culminating in his appointment as Head of Copper, where he was responsible for global copper, cobalt, and molybdenum marketing, P&L optimization, and working capital management across a sprawling portfolio. Earlier in his career, he served as CFO of Katanga Mining Ltd. and held directorships in leading mining companies such as Doña Inés de Collahuasi and Antamina. A chartered accountant by training (University of the Witwatersrand), he combines deep technical experience in commodity trading and capital markets with strategic insight in resource development, enabling him to contribute sustainability, discipline, and growth to St. Augustine’s evolving mining agenda. |
Nicolaos Paraskevas
Executive Director
Greece / Switzerland
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Andrew J. RussellProject Director Andrew J. Russell is one of the original founders of St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited and currently serves as its Project Director and Director, leading the advancement of the King-king Copper-Gold Project. With over 20 years of experience in the acquisition, financing, and management of major mining projects, he has played a key role in building and guiding St. Augustine since its inception. His extensive background includes leadership in project development, corporate structuring, and capital markets, most recently demonstrated in the acquisition, NYSE IPO, and 2023 S-K 1300 study of the Santa Cruz Copper Project under Ivanhoe Electric. As a seasoned mining executive and strategic financier, he brings a proven track record in delivering value-driven, globally recognized resource projects through disciplined execution and stakeholder collaboration. Andy also leads Russell Mining & Minerals, a principal shareholder in St. Augustine, and helps steer strategic capital and operational decisions across the group. Andy is a certified Project Management Professional and Lean Expert through Honeywell International. Andy is a United States Air Force Academy CL 1991 graduate. |
Andrew J. Russell
Project Director
United States of America
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Jaydee Justine B. Legaspi-BuduanGeneral Counsel Jaydee "Justine" B. Legaspi is a legal and corporate professional with nearly two decades of experience across the mining, cement, financial services, and pharmaceutical industries, she brings a diverse skill set that bridges law, operations, and strategic management. With extensive operational exposure in major mining projects under TVI Resources Development Philippines, Inc. She has established a solid track record in structuring and financing complex mining ventures, managing regulatory compliance, and negotiating high-value contracts. Her expertise spans mining law, corporate governance, taxation, and environmental regulation—backed by a strong foundation in ethics, compliance, and stakeholder relations. She combines technical competence with practical leadership in advancing sustainable and well-governed mining operations.
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Jaydee Justine B. Legaspi-Buduan
General Counsel
Philippines