EXECUTIVE PROFILE : Rui Feng
Title : Chairman and CEO Company : Silvercorp Metals Inc . Industry : Mining
Dr . Rui Feng is a successful entrepreneur , explorer , and mine builder with over 25 years of global mining industry experience . His passion for discovery has led him to explore and acquire mineral opportunities worldwide . He was integral in discovering Jinshan Gold ’ s CSH Gold Mine in China in 2002 , which was acquired by China Gold International . Dr . Feng founded Silvercorp in 2003 by acquiring early-stage properties in China . Through discovery and development , Silvercorp has become one of the most profitable Canadian mining companies , with multiple mines in China . As a director and former CEO of New Pacific Metals , Dr . Feng led the company to Bolivia in 2017 and acquired the Silver Sand project which has recently led to a significant discovery .
191 In addition to delivering value to employees and shareholders through discovery and development , Dr . Feng also believes a sustainable operation requires innovation and more effective management . He pioneered a digital information management tool for Silvercorp ’ s mines , which has contributed to improved organizational performance and operational profitability .
Dr . Feng obtained his B . Sc . and M . Sc . degrees in Geology in China , his Ph . D . in Geological Sciences from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada in 1992 , and received a Postdoctoral fellowship from the National Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada in 1992 . Dr . Feng supports many community and social causes through contributions made personally and through the actions of the companies he leads .