Christopher M. T. Thompson

Chris M. T. Thompson "was appointed to the Board of Teck Cominco in June 2003. He is a graduate of Rhodes University, SA (BA Law & Economics) and Bradford University, UK (MSc). Mr. Thompson was the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Gold Fields Ltd. from 1998 – 2002 and was the Chairman of the Board from 1998 until November 2005. He was Chairman of the World Gold Council from April 2002 until April 2005 and is currently a director of Ram Power Inc., The Water Company and Golden Star Resources Ltd."