Directors

Ian Holzberger - Executive Chairman
Ian has over 35 years experience in the mining industry, which encompasses a wide range of management, operational, mine development and feasibility study roles. Ian was Managing Director of Highlands Pacific Limited from 1997 to 2007, where he implemented the feasibility study on the Ramu nickel laterite project, and subsequent sale of a majority interest in the project to a major Chinese corporation. He was also responsible for the feasibility study, development, financing, construction and commissioning of the Kainantu gold mine in PNG. Ian has extensive experience in the implementation of major project feasibility studies, equity raising, investor relations, debt financing, working with traditional societies, Government negotiations and all aspects of project development. He is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.

Jonathan Beardsworth - Managing Director
Jonathan has over twelve years experience in investment banking focused solely on the mining and metals sector with Standard Bank, and formerly with Warrior International.  He was head of the London office of Standard Bank’s Mining and Metals team with additional responsibility for Moscow and Shanghai. Jonathan is London based and responsible for overall Company strategy.

Tim Dean – Non Executive Director
Tim joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director following the January placing to Solomon Capital. Mr. Dean is a Director of Solomon Capital Limited, an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and has a Masters Degree in Engineering Science from Oxford University.