Board & Management
The Technical, Operational and Commercial Expertise with Community Engagement Geared For Copper Development Success
Board
JOSEPH WEBB
Chairman
20+ years global executive management experience in the resources and manufacturing industries, with previous commercial roles with Rio Tinto and Mineralogy.
Extensive commercial experience and a clear focus on the strategy, people and processes to maximise the potential of the Company’s vision.
ROB SOWERBY
Technical Director
30+ years of experience encompassing mineral exploration, resource assessment, due diligence and feasibility studies on major projects and government approvals.
Founding Director and CEO of Alligator Energy, managing the company from initial project acquisition, through IPO, to a well-funded exploration.
GARRICK MENDHAM
Project Director
30+ years in the mining industry, with management experience including working globally with Rio Tinto and BHP, and in Alaska, within corporate planning, technical, operating, commercial and financial roles.
Qualified mining engineer across base and precious metals.
CARL HALLION
Managing Director, CEO
Has delivered over US$10 billion in value for investors across the global resources sector. As Vice President Business Development at Equinox Minerals, played a central role in the US$7.3 billion sale of the company to Barrick Gold and led the US$1.25 billion acquisition of Citadel Resources.
Earlier commercial and finance roles with BHP Billiton, the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance, and as Business Development Manager at Xstrata Copper across South and North America, including the acquisition of the Tintaya copper mine in Peru. Chartered Accountant with international experience including expatriate postings in Canada and Chile.
Management
CARL HALLION
Managing Director, CEO
30+ years across the global copper and resources sector. As Founder and CEO of Lighthouse Minerals, led the rebuild, commissioning and operation of the mothballed Gunpowder mine — now Capricorn Copper, part of ASX-listed 29 Metals. Direct experience taking a copper asset back into production.
Earlier operational and commercial roles with BHP Billiton across Minerals Exploration, Carbon Steel Materials and the Norwich Park mine. Hands-on experience spanning exploration, development, commissioning and steady-state mine operation.
PRIY JAYASURIYA
CFO & Company Secretary
20+ years of global commercial and financial management experience, with various key executive roles with ASX- London and TSX-listed companies within the resources sector.
Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in IPOs and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
TREVOR ELLICE
Chief Geologist
25+ years of experience covering mineral exploration, underground and open-pit mine operations, economic geology and resource estimation, including due diligence and mineral audits.
Trevor’s CV includes operational and management roles at major organisations including Harmony SE Asia, OZ Minerals, BHP, Rio Tinto, MMG and AngloGold, and he has operated in Australia, North America and Asia, including New Guinea and Mongolia.
His commodity expertise covers base and precious metals and industrial minerals. He qualifies as a Competent Person for these commodities under the guidelines of the JORC Code and other international reporting codes.