Martin Donohue
NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Martin has over 20 years’ experience in the resources sector and was the founder and managing director of ASX listed Kidman Resources prior to its 2019 takeover by Wesfarmers Ltd.
He has significant experience in evaluating and financing mineral projects at various stages of development. He was also responsible negotiating and structuring off take agreements with Tesla, Mitsui and LG Chem at Kidman and for forming the joint venture with SQM for the Mt Holland Lithium project.
During Martins tenure at Kidman Resources it received industry recognition when it was awarded Dealmaker of the Year in 2019 from the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum.
Martin is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is also the principal of Penstock Group, a private commodity focused investment company based in Melbourne that invests in mineral projects and also operates large scale agribusiness assets in south eastern Australia producing protein, grains and oilseeds.
Richard Buerger
MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Richard is a qualified Geologist with over 25 years’ experience working in exploration and mining operations predominantly in base and precious metals.
Richard has previously held senior management roles with junior explorers and developers as well as with Alacer Gold and an International Mining Consultancy working with a range of clients including Nordgold, Goldfields, MMG, Northern Star and Solgold.
Richard holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Western Australia and is a Member of Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Jose Antonio Merino
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jose Antonio has over 15 years’ experience in business development and M&A transactions in the natural resources sector.
He is currently Managing Director of Marimaca Copper Corp, and previously held the role of Senior Manager of Business Development and M&A with Sociedad, Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM).
Jose Antonio holds a Civil Engineering Degree from Pontificia Univiersidad Católica de Chile.
Simon Peters
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Simon has over 20 year’s experience in natural resource development, public company management and corporate advisory working with Companies including E2M, Rio Tinto, Henry Walker, and Astron Ltd.
Simon specialises in advancing, financing and developing mineral resource assets and business development.
He holds a Bachelor of Mining Engineering (Hons) and is a Member of the AusIMM.
Justin Mouchacca
COMPANY SECRETARY
Over 15 years experience in public company responsibilities including statutory, corporate governance and financial reporting requirements.
Holds a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting from RMIT University.
Chartered Accountant, holding Company Secretary and Financial Officer positions for a number of entities listed on the ASX.