Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> January 5, 2009

Brian Kirwin – American Bonanza Gold Corp. (bza:tsx)

BRIAN KIRWIN, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Bonanza Gold Corp. since December 2000, holds an MSc in Mineral Exploration. He served as Vice President, Exploration for Vengold Inc. from 1996 to 2000. From 1989 to 1996 he served in various capacities for Placer Dome Inc., evaluating prospects, mines and investment risks worldwide. Mr. Kirwin has been credited with three gold deposit discoveries and has extensive experience with metal deposits close to first production. Profile
TWST: We'd like to begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and a

picture of things you're doing at the present time.

Mr. Kirwin: We started the company in the year 2000 with what