Board & Management

Peter brings more than 35 years of work experience in the mining and metals sector working as site management leadership and, most recently, leading assurance activities for the Board of Rio Tinto. Having previously worked across the globe on mining, refining and smelting projects and operations with Rio Tinto, Bechtel, Pasminco, CRA and Mount Isa Mines, Peter’s roles have enabled extensive experience throughout health, safety, environmental, security and closure management matters. Peter is highly recognised by Board members and Executive Directors for delivering profound assurance and advice that enhances and protects their organisation’s value. With a track record for assisting senior leaders and Board members with insights, due diligence matters for mergers, acquisitions, divestments and effective management, as our Non-Executive Chairman, Peter is nurturing our leadership on behalf of all shareholders and stakeholders.

Mark has over 35 years of experience applying geoscience knowledge in the assessment of developing resource projects and operating mines. Mark is the current Director of the WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre at The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute and was elected to the Board of the AusIMM in 2021. Previously, Mark was the Group Chair of SRK Consulting’s global Board and also held prior Board roles within various consulting companies including as Managing Director of Xstract Mining Consultants and SRK Consulting (Australasia). Throughout his career, Mark has consistently provided sage advice, training and mentoring in all aspects of orebody knowledge, from exploration reporting, data assessment, resources definition and reporting, mine geology and grade control through to inputs to reserving. Mark’s clients have included technical leads, management and Boards of resource project owners, as well as the investors, lenders and legal advisors to these projects. He has worked extensively in South Africa, Western Australia and Queensland, and consulted on a variety of projects and commodities in a range of international geological, mining and geographic settings.

​Mark is a Fellow and Chartered Professional (Geosciences) of the AusIMM. Mark’s role as leading consultant in the geosciences and mining industry was recognised with the receipt of the AusIMM Charles Marshall Award for Technical Excellence 2020.

Matthew has dedicated 15 years of his career to the exploration of Australia’s most promising metalliferous terrains. With a wealth of experience in private mineral exploration, he has successfully initiated and executed exploration endeavours in both the private and public sectors. Matthew has a proven track record of efficiently organising and executing exploration programs within specified timelines and budgets. Throughout his career, Matthew has built an extensive network of industry connections, spanning from engineers and earth movers to drillers and pastoralists. His broad industry relationships have been instrumental in facilitating successful exploration projects. Notably, Matthew holds a Master of Business degree from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management and continues to enhance his qualifications and knowledge.