Invest North of 60 is committed to promoting the advanced mineral resource opportunities of the three northern territories of Canada, to forward-looking investors. Canada is already a global supplier of critical and precious minerals, but holds untapped mineral wealth to meet the world’s ever-growing needs. The immense, and largely untapped, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut will be key to providing these indispensable resources.
Our Story
Mining in Canada’s North has been underway for over 125 years, but the surface has been barely scratched. The North is now entering a transformative era in mineral development. Critical and precious minerals are being discovered and advanced to mining. Necessary transportation and power infrastructure is proposed in all three territories. Indigenous support is growing, and residents and their businesses are increasingly supportive of resource development.
Our Mission
Invest North of 60 exists to connect forward-looking investors with Canada’s northern mineral opportunities, responsibly unlocking high-potential projects across Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon while fostering sustainable growth and long-term value.
Our Team
The Invest North of 60 team is guided by skilled marketing and communications professionals alongside industry experts, combining deep knowledge of northern mineral resources with strategic insight to connect investors with opportunities while showcasing the North’s sustainable development potential.
Kathy Gray brings extensive marketing, design and event-leadership experience within the northern mineral-resource industry to her role as Team Lead at Invest North of 60. Based in Yellowknife, she has worked for decades with resource-sector clients in Canada’s North and is the founder of the annual MAX Awards, which honours individuals, businesses and organizations excelling in the North’s mining and exploration sector.
Under her direction, the MAX Awards have become a key industry event that amplifies the achievements of Indigenous participation, responsible development, and business success in the North. Kathy’s deep knowledge of the northern resource-business landscape and her proven ability to bring people together are a valuable resource for the Invest North of 60 team.
Kelley Ryder brings a robust background in communications, logistics and northern-government media operations to her role at Invest North of 60. Based in the Northwest Territories, Kelley most recently served with the Tłı̨chǫ Government as Manager of Communications and earlier held senior communications roles with the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Her deep familiarity with northern media landscapes, logistical complexities and Indigenous governance makes her an excellent resource for Invest North of 60’s outreach and event coordination initiatives. Her experience ensures our programs are efficiently executed and communicated to the right audiences.
Tom Hoefer brings more than 35 years of experience in northern resource development to his role at Invest North of 60. Raised in Yellowknife and educated in geology at the University of Saskatchewan and Queen’s University, Tom has held senior positions in both industry and government, including Manager of Public and Government Affairs at Diavik Diamond Mines and Director of Mineral and Petroleum Resources for the Government of Canada.
As longtime Executive Director of the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines, he championed northern investment, Indigenous partnerships, and responsible resource development. Tom’s extensive experience and deep northern networks are an invaluable resource to Invest North of 60’s mission and team.
Gary Vivian, M.Sc., P.Geo., brings over 40 years of mineral-exploration experience across Canada’s North to his role at Invest North of 60. Based in Yellowknife, he has led large-scale programs integrating geology, geophysics and drilling in the NWT, Nunavut and beyond. He served as President of Aurora Geosciences Ltd. and held senior posts in the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines.
In 2014, he was awarded the Geoscientists Canada Canadian Professional Geoscientist Award for his contributions to geoscience in the North. His deep technical expertise, longstanding northern networks and understanding of exploration-investment dynamics are a valuable resource for the Invest North of 60 team.
Wally Schumann, P.Geo., is a seasoned industry and government consultant on the Invest North of 60 team, bringing deep experience from his tenure as a minister in the Government of the Northwest Territories. Elected in 2015 for Hay River South, he served in portfolios including Transportation, Environment & Natural Resources, Industry-Tourism-Investment and Infrastructure.
Before entering politics he founded a successful Northern business and led the Hay River Métis Government Council; he has been active on the NWT Chamber of Mines Aboriginal Participation Committee and the NWT Manufacturers’ Association. His governance insight and first-hand understanding of Northern resource and infrastructure development are a major asset to Invest North
Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about northern mineral opportunities? Get in touch with our team to explore projects, connect with experts, and discover how you can be part of Canada’s North investment landscape.
