Executive Management

Executive Team

The Technical, Operational and Commercial Expertise with Community Engagement Geared For Copper Development Success

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.


RUSS ELEY
Chief Geologist

  • 20+ years as Exploration Geologist with BHP and Rio Tinto, bringing extensive experience in mineral exploration and resource assessment, with a focus on transformative digital technologies

  • Leads Geoscience and Data Science initiatives with creative, big-picture thinking to drive innovative approaches to exploration and maximize the potential of the Company's projects.


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. 


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.


Catherine Kim
GM Exploration & Project Development

  • Operational leader with 15+ years in Alaska's mineral sector, led multiple major drilling programs at Donlin Gold

  • Brings expertise in transforming exploration targets into resource-defined assets ready for development