Karim Rayani is a mining executive with over two decades of experience in the global resource sector. Over his career, he has been involved in the financing, structuring, and advancement of publicly listed mining and energy companies, with a focus on corporate growth, capital markets execution, and long-term value creation.

He has worked across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, leading domestic and international exploration and development initiatives ranging from project generation and resource definition through to advanced-stage resource assets. His background includes public company leadership, corporate finance, strategic transactions, drilling and exploration oversight, and cross-border capital formation involving institutional and high-net-worth investor networks worldwide.

Karim serves as Chair of R7 Investments, a UAE-based global family office focused on hard assets, including gold, critical minerals, energy, and resource-related investments. Through both public markets and private capital initiatives, he has contributed to the growth and strategic development of companies that have achieved market capitalizations exceeding $300 million. He is currently Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ibero Mining Corp. and Skull Ridge Gold Corp., where he focuses on financing strategy, corporate development, and advancing resource assets in stable mining jurisdictions with strong geological potential. As one of the largest shareholders of Skull Ridge Gold Corp., his interests are closely aligned with those of fellow shareholders, with a focus on long-term value creation and the advancement of the company.