About Us
Experienced Team with Track-Record in Global Mineral Processing, Refining and Major Capital Projects.
About Us
Experienced Team with Track-Record in Global Mineral Processing, Refining and Major Capital Projects.
our vision
Transforming legacy mine tailings into profitable metals streams and restoring ecosystems through strategic reclamation.
Cornell Power partners with mining companies to unlock value from historic tailings through critical metals streaming and reclamation. Our model combines profitable resource recovery with environmental restoration, creating long-term benefits for communities, ecosystems, and investors. With a seasoned team and shovel-ready projects, we’re building a scalable portfolio of impact-driven assets.
THE TEAM
CEO & DIRECTOR
Jim Schaming, P.Eng
With a career spanning global mining operations, Jim Schaming brings over 18 years of experience in mechanical engineering, metallurgy, in both underground and open-pit mining operations.
CEO & DIRECTOR
Jim Schaming, P.Eng
Jim Schaming, P.Eng is the Chief Executive Officer of Cornell Power, an environmentally focused metals streaming company dedicated to advancing sustainable resource development and mine site restoration. With a career spanning global mining operations, he brings over 18 years of experience in mechanical engineering, metallurgy, in both underground and open-pit mining operations.
His expertise covers the full life cycle of mining projects, from design and development to operations and optimization, with a proven track record of leading initiatives in some of the world’s most challenging environments—including Arctic conditions, desert climates, and high-altitude mine sites. Having worked extensively across remote operations, Jim combines technical excellence with a practical understanding of complex logistical and environmental challenges.
Under his leadership, Cornell is redefining metals streaming by aligning financial innovation with environmental responsibility, ensuring that critical minerals are recovered in a way that supports both industry growth and ecological restoration.
Financial Advisor
Mike Silver
Mike Silver is a seasoned corporate finance professional with 20 years experience, including advising, structuring, and executing on value-enhancing M&A transactions and industry-leading financings.
Financial Advisor
Mike Silver
Mike Silver is a seasoned corporate finance professional with 20 years experience, including advising, structuring, and executing on value-enhancing M&A transactions and industry-leading financings across a full array of product groups and sectors. Mr. Silver has been involved in the creation of Cornell Power, Lotus Gold, EV Nickel and a number of other projects. Previously, Mike led HSBC’s Americas mining advisory franchise. Prior to HSBC, he held similar roles with Stifel GMP Securities, BMO Capital Markets, as well as BofA Merrill Lynch Investment Banking. Mike has an MBA from RSM Erasmus University (Netherlands), and a BComm from Dalhousie University (Canada).
CCO
Mareika Muller
Mareika Muller is a seasoned communications and operations executive with over 20 years of experience supporting mission-driven businesses and organizations.
COO
Mareika Muller
Mareika Muller is a seasoned communications and operations executive with over 20 years of experience supporting mission-driven businesses and organizations. Her expertise spans strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, project administration, and brand development across sectors including mining, sustainability, and social enterprise.
She has led communications and operational initiatives for high-impact ventures such as Jal Gua Café, a Toronto-based business founded by peace activist Emmanuel Jal. Her work consistently bridges business strategy with community impact.
Currently, Mareika is the Chief Communications Officer at reOsiris Inc., a mine engineering firm focused on reclaiming historic mining sites through innovative, zero-waste solutions. At reOsiris, she drives corporate messaging, stakeholder relations, and ESG communications to support the company’s growth and impact.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Tony da Silva, CA (SA)
Tony da Silva has 20 years’ experience as a finance professional in private and public companies, auditing and capital asset management.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Tony da Silva, CA (SA)
Tony da Silva has 20 years’ experience as a finance professional in private and public companies, auditing and capital asset management. Tony has been instrumental in the formation, financing, and sale of Osino Resources Corp.; the creation of Lotus Gold Corporation (an Egypt Exploration company), and a number of other projects and companies. Mr. da Silva previously worked at Nexia International, BlueAlpha Investment Management as well as Osino Resources Corp. Tony has a BCompt. (UNISA) degree, BCom. (Hons) (University of Natal) degree, and is a Registered Chartered Accountant in South Africa holding the (CA(SA) designation since 2004.
OPERATIONS ADVISOR
David Lobo-Guerrero
Experienced operations and corporate strategy executive with over 18 years of global success across the mineral resources, energy, logistics, and agribusiness sectors.
OPERATIONS ADVISOR
David Lobo-Guerrero
Experienced operations and corporate strategy executive with over 18 years of global success across the mineral resources, energy, logistics, and agribusiness sectors. Proven ability to translate complex corporate strategy into on-the-ground operational execution in diverse markets across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Adept at leading large-scale capital projects, M&A, and greenfield developments from concept to completion, with an academic foundation built on an MSc in Metals and Energy Finance with Distinction from Imperial College London.
Expertise in grassroots project development is highlighted by initiating and executing Mitsui & Co.’s largest greenfield copper exploration joint venture. This is complemented by deep operational experience in designing and implementing integrated logistics chains for bulk commodities, from river barging to ocean freight. This unique blend of resource development, logistics, and a background in renewable fuels and mine waste valorization is directly applied to drive Cornell Power’s strategy of turning reclamation liabilities into profitable, sustainable metal streams.
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Jared Lucas, P.Eng
Jared Lucas is a professional engineer with 18 years of experience, specializing in the design of components / systems for nuclear power plants and large rotating machines.
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Jared Lucas, P.Eng
Jared Lucas, P.Eng, is a professional engineer with 18 years of experience, specializing in the design of components / systems for nuclear power plants and large rotating machines. Currently serving as Lead Engineer at Westinghouse, Jared has progressed through various design roles, including his previous position as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at BWXT.
Notably, Jared contributed to the mechanical design of large electric motors at GE’s Peterborough facility and served as the lead engineer for the target delivery system developed by BWXT, which was installed and commissioned at OPG’s Darlington Unit 2. His experience also includes an application engineering role at GE, where he supported the global sales team for 50% of GE’s synchronous motors / generators.
Jared holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University, graduating in 2007. He possesses advanced technical skills, including finite element analysis, time dependent analysis, seismic analysis, and fatigue analysis to list a few.
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Dr. Jan De Bakker
Dr. Jan de Bakker is an engineer with extensive experience in the worlds of both operations and research. Jan received a Master’s of Science from Columbia University and a PhD from Queen’s University.
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Dr. Jan De Bakker
Dr. Jan de Bakker is an engineer with extensive experience in the worlds of both operations and research. Jan received a Master’s of Science from Columbia University, researching CO2 sequestration technologies. He built on this with a PhD from Queen’s University, where he developed a novel process to extract nickel from ore, building custom autoclaves to run high-pressure, high-temperature trials. His experience since then has included developing a field-portable testing device for gold processing slurries (while at the Air Liquide Delaware Research and Technology Center), and finding significant efficiency improvements in smelting operations for Sipi Metals and Materion Corporation.
He is currently with FuelCell Energy, where he has worked on a process to recover lithium from end-of-life fuel cells. He is currently leading FuelCell’s parts recovery and reuse program.
BD ADVISOR
Ryan Nelson
Ryan Nelson is a social entrepreneur and impact investor. He is a co-founder, director and CFO of Anomalous Exploration Ltd., a BC-based geological consulting company.
BD ADVISOR
Ryan Nelson
Ryan Nelson is a social entrepreneur and impact investor. He is a co-founder, director and CFO of Anomalous Exploration Ltd., a BC-based geological consulting company committed to reducing environmental footprint and improving social outcomes in the mineral exploration industry. Ryan is a co-founder of reOsiris Inc., a mine engineering company devoted to cleaning up historic mining waste. Ryan serves part-time as a naval warfare officer in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve. He holds a masters degree in library and information science from McGill University, an arts baccalaureate from Queen’s University, and is a Level Three Candidate in the Chartered Financial Analyst program.
BD ADVISOR
Elizabeth Lance
Elizabeth Lance is a strategic advisor with nearly 20 years of experience supporting advanced technology and engineering projects.
BD ADVISOR
Elizabeth Lance
Elizabeth Lance is a strategic advisor with nearly 20 years of experience supporting advanced technology and engineering projects. She has supported hundreds of multi-million and billion-dollar initiatives authoring technical reports across sectors (minting, drilling, hardware, pharmaceutical, software, etc). Elizabeth is Managing Director of a boutique consulting firm and serves as Technical Advisor to reOsiris Inc., a mine engineering company. She holds a MASc in Technology Innovation Management Engineering and is completing a Doctorate focused on Emerging Technologies and AI.