Mr. Scharf holds an Honours Commerce degree in Finance from the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa as well as a Bachelors of Administration also from the University of Ottawa.
We are Desert Gold
Desert Gold Ventures Inc. is a gold exploration and development company which controls the 440 km2 SMSZ Project in Western Mali containing Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources of 8.47 million tonnes grading 1.14 g/t gold totaling 310,300 ounces and Inferred Mineral Resources of 20.7 million tonnes grading 1.16 g/t gold totaling 769,200 ounces.
Management
Jared Scharf
President &
CEO, Director
Mr. Scharf is Chief Executive Officer of Desert Gold and has been involved with the company since 2010 and has been a director since 2015. His background is in corporate finance and public markets. Prior to working with Desert Gold, Mr. Scharf worked for ITM Corporation, a Toronto-based asset management firm, where he was involved in the development of a variety of companies ranging from gold and geothermal projects in Latin and South America to oil and gas projects in Eastern Europe.
Larry Tsang, CPA
Chief Financial
Officer
Mr. Tsang holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Technology (Accounting) from British Columbia Institute of Technology in Canada and served as a senior accountant for four years with Ernst and Young LLP, Vancouver, Canada. His experience includes more than 18 years working in auditing, accounting, taxation, and finance for both private and public companies. Mr. Tsang is currently also the CFO of Sierra Growth Corp.
Diallo Cheick Ousmane
Vice President of
Exploration
Mr. Diallo is a distinguished mining professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in gold and base metals exploration and production within the highly regarded Birimian greenstone belt in West Africa and the Arabian Shield in Saudi Arabia. His career has spanned several senior roles at leading companies, including Avocet Mining, Centamin, and Acacia/Barrick Gold, where he has made significant contributions to the industry.
Notably, he was part of the discovery team of the Hounde Vindaloo deposit in Burkina Faso and contributed to the resource enhancement of the Inata Gold Mine in Burkina Faso. Ousmane holds a Master’s degree in Geology from the esteemed University of Ouagadougou and is an active member of the Society of Economic Geology (SEG) and the Ordre des Géologues du Burkina, further demonstrating his commitment to professional excellence in the field.
Souleymane Sidibé
Regional Manager,
West Africa
With over 15 years of experience in mineral exploration in West Africa, Souleymane Sidibe is recognized for his insightful leadership and in-depth technical expertise. Mr. Sidibé has held Country Manager positions for several publicly traded international companies including Caracal Gold, Alecto Minerals, Cradel Arc and Galiano Gold.
Mr. Sidibé holds a background in finance specializing in management control and information systems. He possess considerable experience in government relations, negotiations and rural community relations fostering strong partnerships with local and international stakeholders. By placing sustainability at the core of his priorities, Souleymane is committed to adhering to international standards of social responsibility. His proactive approach and strategic vision contribute to transforming the mineral exploration industry in West Africa while respecting the interests of local communities. He strives to guide the industry towards an innovative and sustainable future.