Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> December 20, 2004

WILLIAM PINCUS – ESPERANZA SILVER CORPORATION (EPZ)

WILLIAM PINCUS is President and Chief Executive Officer of Esperanza Silver Corporation. He has over 25 years of industry experience. Most recently he was the Vice President of Sunshine Mining Company where he oversaw the development of the 155 million ounce resource) Pirquitas silver deposit. Previously Mr. Pincus was the Executive Vice President of the mining consultancy Pincock, Allen and Holt, Inc. Prior experience includes time with FMC Gold (now Meridian Gold) and Atlas Corporation where he was involved in the successful exploration and acquisition of various precious metal projects. He graduated from the University of Colorado with a BA in Geology in 1975 and the Colorado School of Mines with a MSc. in Geology and a MSc. in Mineral Economics in 1981 and 1986 respectively. Profile
TWST: Would you give us a short history of Esperanza Silver Corporation

and its expertise?

Mr. Pincus: Our company has a short history. We've been around for just

a little over two years now