The Key Players
Patrick De Witt
Patrick De Witt is a co-founder of Core Connections Ltd. He was formerly a co-founder of DGW Capital Corp. an Exempt Market Dealer registered Canada. As the firm’s Ultimate Designated Person, advised and assisted in the raise of significant capital for high-quality companies with a focus on natural resources. Mr. De Witt was formerly an Officer and Director of Investor Relations and Governmental Affairs (Canada) for Peru Copper Inc. Peru Copper was sold to Chinalco for approximately $840 million. He has worked continuously in the securities business in various roles for the last 26 years.
Chris de Groot
Chris de Groot co-founded Core Connections after working in the junior mining space for over 15 years. He has worked previously on the finance side of the business as a registered dealer and Compliance Officer at an Exempt Market Dealer and as a registered dealer at an IIROC broker dealer, as well as on the investor relations and marketing side of the business, with several high-profile junior mining companies.He leveraged this experience and these relationships previously, to optimize strategy and brand messaging for companies such as JDL Gold, Lowell Copper and Solaris Resources, in raising awareness for their value proposition.
