Advisory Board

Adele trained as an economic geologist, with exposure across the entire minerals value chain. She is passionate about her role in the space where research and technology aids the success of the global minerals…

Christine is with the Mineral & Metal Resources and Energy Division of Mitsui & Co. Australia.

Mitsui & Co. Australia is the wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., one of the world’s most diversified trading, investment and services enterprises.  Its diverse portfolio of businesses in Australia includes iron ore, coal, gas, oil, food, grain, salt,…

Chris is the CEO of Austmine, the peak industry body representing the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector. Chris became CEO in 2014, and has been working to help METS companies succeed and grow since…

Since graduating as a qualified Mining Engineer Colin has over 17 years experience in the mining industry. Colin is a passionate & results orientated leader able to deliver value within the project, operations and business development area. Colin is a qualified Mining Engineer with over 17 years’ experience in both open pit and underground mining positions, coupled with a…

Duncan Harris is President of Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce. Duncan was appointed Chairman of Multicom Resources (2018), an unlisted mining explorer with a vanadium deposit (Saint Elmo) in North…

Florence Drummond Co-Founder Indigenous Women in Mining and Resources Australia brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to showcase our stories within the…

Gavan Collery is a business communications professional with almost 40 years of experience in corporate affairs, investor relations, communications and…

Grant is the Community Engagement Manager for the Geological Survey of Victoria (GSV), the State Government’s geoscience…

Hedley Widdup is an Executive Director of fund manager Lion Manager Pty Ltd. Lion Manager Pty Limited is a specialist mining investment team that provides investment management services to Lion Selection…

John Krbaleski is the Head of Resources Branch, within the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. He leads a Branch of over 200 staff delivering policy, programs and regulation to enable investment and generate jobs through the sustainable development of the State's earth resources, including extractives, minerals and…

With a strong mining and business background, Kate brings a wealth of experience and energy to…

Louise Pearce has over 25 years of international experience in sustainability consulting. …

Mark O’Brien currently serves as the Manager for Digital Transformation at CITIC Pacific Mining, the world’s largest magnetite iron ore operation, and China’s largest resources sector investment outside of…

Strategic business communicator with experience in resources, utilities, major infrastructure, government and media, across complex projects in domestic and international…

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Mitch Hooke is globally recognised for his in-depth knowledge and strategic leadership in both Australian and global public policy advocacy, and commercial operational practices, spanning over 30 years as a national and international industry leader across the agricultural, food and grocery, and mining…

Natalia Gorrono is a lawyer by background and has extensive international export and new market development…

Owen Hegarty has more than 40 years of experience in the global mining industry. This includes 25 years with the Rio Tinto group where he was Managing Director of Rio Tinto Asia and Rio Tinto’s Australian copper and gold…

Pablo Schatz is a dynamic executive with wide experience in international trade, government relations and corporate…

Paola’s professional experience covers a broad range of sectors including social performance, government relations, mining, agriculture, energy, public policy and legal affairs. Paola is the current Principal, Government Relations and Social Performance Projects at Newcrest Mining with responsibility for the risk analysis of new jurisdictions and mining projects for due diligence,…

Siri C. Genik has spent over 25 years working on major capital projects around the world. She has worked in the Natural Resource and Infrastructure industries. During the course of her career, Siri has developed particular expertise in Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement and Governance, with a strong focus on Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Agreement…

Tara Diamond is an executive leader of Australian resources and energy group AMMA. Reporting to AMMA’s Board and Chief Executive, Tara holds responsibility for a range of critical services and projects meeting the evolving workforce needs of AMMA members spanning the mining, oil and gas, and allied service…

Vanessa is an experienced business professional with more than 25 years of strategic and hands-on involvement across a range of industries. Over the past decade she has held senior management roles with two Perth-based not-for-profit organisations as well as an advisory Board position for a philanthropic…

Wendy Tyrrell is Executive Director of the Development Partner Institute. The DPI is working to promote the vision of miners becoming innovative and proactive development partners over the long term - delivering on economic, environmental, and social shared…