BA(Hons), MA(Econ), FAICD, Minerals Economist

Robert Pett is a minerals economist with over 30 years’ experience working in exploration and mining. During this time, he has worked internationally in the resources sector at senior levels both in Australia and Africa. He has been involved with listed companies at all levels, from grass-roots exploration through to mine development, production and financing of more than ten mining projects globally including East and West Africa and the construction of the Golden Pride Gold Mine in Tanzania.

He was founding Chairman of Resolute Mining Limited (gold mines and exploration Africa and Australia), Sapphire Mines Limited (gemstone mining and exploration), Reliance Mining Limited (nickel mining Kambalda), Senex Energy Limited (petroleum production and exploration) and director of several other mining and exploration companies operating in Africa, Asia and Australia in gold, base metals, petroleum and uranium.

Robert has also had an active involvement in education and community activities including over 10 years’ service to Murdoch University Western Australia as Senator and Chairman of their Resources (Finance) Committee.

B.App.Sc, MAusIMM

Andrew Spinks has over 25 years’ professional experience in Australia, Asia and Africa on a range of commodities including speciality and industrial minerals.

Andrew has worked in a range of diverse roles across exploration through to successful project developments, and has held a number of board positions on both ASX and TSX.V listed companies.

Andrew was co-founder of TanzGraphite Pty Ltd and has been Managing Director of EcoGraf since its acquisition.

BBus, FCPA

John Conidi is a Certified Practicing Accountant. He has over 20 years’ experience developing, acquiring and managing businesses in the technology and healthcare sectors. In his roles as Managing Director of Capitol Health Limited, Mr Conidi’s role drove its sustained expansion, increasing its market capitalisation.

John has extensive interests in the graphite sector. He is an experienced investor specialising in technology and resources and is the Chairman of 333D Limited that with EcoGraf, jointly owns 3D Graphtech Industries Pty Ltd.

Sven Olsson is based in Göppingen, Germany, and brings more than a decade of board experience with publicly listed resource and technology companies. He has established extensive networks across European capital markets, industrial groups and the rapidly expanding EV and battery materials supply chain, providing valuable strategic insight and international business development expertise.

BCom, PGDA (UCT), CA

Maria du Plooy is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years experience predominantly in the resource sector. She started her professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and briefly worked in the banking sector. She has since gained invaluable mining experience across different commodities and countries such as Namibia and Brazil.

BSc (Hons) Geol., Project Management

Christer Mhingo is a highly skilled, dynamic and motivated geologist, experienced in working with exploration and mining companies across a range of commodities in Africa and overseas.

She holds a Bachelor of Science (Geology) Degree from the University of Dar es Salaam, which included a focus on project management and development.

She has led a number of successful projects in Tanzania and has been involved with a number of ASX and LSE listed companies from grass-roots exploration to operations, holding multiple roles covering project acquisition advice, Government liaison, community and stakeholder engagement, tenement management, business permitting and compliance, business development, exploration and project development.

Christer is the Executive Director and co-founder of Azurite Management and Consultancy Limited, a business that advises mining and exploration companies from Australia, Asia, Europe, America and Africa operating in Tanzania and East Africa. As a member of the University of Dar es Salaam alumni, she has also been actively involved with mentoring programs at the University’s School of Mines and Geosciences.

Dr Peter Schuhmacher is a globally recognised battery materials executive with more than 30 years’ international experience across advanced materials, battery chemicals and industrial operations. He most recently served as President of BASF’s Battery Materials, Recycling and Catalysts Division, where he led the company’s global battery materials strategy, recycling technologies and strategic partnerships with leading EV manufacturers.

John has more than 30 years’ experience in mining and finance including mining engineering, operations, project development, project finance, offtake, M&A and the equity capital markets. During his career, Johnhas successfully raised debt and equity funding of ~A$5Bn. John’s previous roles include Director of GBA Capital, MD and CEO of Vanadium Resources Ltd, Director of Euclase Capital, Executive Director of BurnVoir Corporate Finance, General Manger Corporate Development at PMI Gold, Senior Resources Analyst at BBY Stockbroking, Senior Banks Engineer and Risk Executive at Commonwealth Bank, and Senior Mining Engineering positions with Hargraves Resources, Reynolds Yilgarn Gold and Comalco / Rio Tinto.

BEng(Mining), MBA, FAusIMM(CP), GAICD

John Hearne is a mining engineer by profession with over 35 years of experience spanning production roles to executive directorships with leading mining and consulting companies including Snowden, Wood (Amec Foster Wheeler), Coffey Mining, BHP Billiton, North Ltd, Henry and Walker, and Mount Isa Mines.

John’s experience includes technical, supervisory and management roles at all stages of the mining lifecycle.

John has experience managing all facets of mining projects, from early stage studies through to full scale operations, for both underground & open cut operations.

B.Sc (Hons) in Minerals Engineering, C Eng (London)

Michael Chan has a degree in Minerals Engineering (University of Birmingham, England) and is a Chartered Engineer (London) with 35 years’ experience in senior operations, project development and commercial roles for multi-national and ASX- listed companies across Africa, Asia and the United States.

Mr Chan has 8 years of graphite/spherical graphite/battery anode material project experience, 15 years extensive rare earth project experience as well as 13 years of titanium dioxide commercial development project experience.

During his time, he’s been responsible for the major test work programs, process flow sheet development, pilot processing and graphite product development, core technical marketing, process flow sheet design, establishing pilot scale facilities, developing full scale commercial plants and driving much of the detailed downstream test work in collaboration with end-users.

M. Eng (Chemical)

Mark has 30 years experience working in the areas of minerals processing and water treatment. He holds a Master of Engineering degree (Chemical) from Curtin University, attained by research.

Mark has worked on a range of commodities including Rare Earth Elements, Mineral Sands, Nickel, Vanadium and Gold. He is experienced in computer simulations of processes, laboratory work and pilot plant projects. He also has experience working in large scale production operations.

Mark joined IMO and commenced working on the EcoGraf HF Free process in 2022 with the main areas of focus being flow sheet development, process simulation, bench scale test work and pilot scale test work.

BSc (Honours), MAusIMM, FGS

David Drabble is a geologist with over 15 years’ experience in exploration and mining, with success taking projects from grassroots exploration, to discovery, resource definition and development. David has worked on a variety of projects in Australia, Africa and Asia, including the past nine years in Tanzania. His experience spans a wide range of commodities, including nickel, gold and industrial minerals.

MSc. IEM(UOB), ADEMP(IRDP)

Emmanuel Ntoma is a skilled and knowledgeable Environmental and Social Professional, with over 15 years of working experience in manufacturing, mining and construction industries, of which 8 years were in senior positions in international organisations.

He is passionate and conscious to protect the environment with in-depth understanding of applicable environmental regulations/guidelines related to significant mining and processing operations. He has the ability to lead and entrench environmental protection culture within an organisation.

He is highly accomplished social development and engagement personnel with extensive experience leading community engagement and empowerment programmes. He is equipped with a record of success in working with communities to prepare for project development, including through Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), managing risks for all stakeholders, and developing and implementing innovative programmes that support local communities in Tanzania.

He is a Registered Environmental Expert (NEMC/EIA/0431 and NEMC/EA/0205) and has served as a National Air Quality Technical Committee member.

Bernard Sefu (member of Tanzania Social Workers Association – TASWO) is a professional Program Development Specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in Community work, Project Planning, Management and Administration. He is a Social Performance expert fully experienced in Land Acquisition and the implementation of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) activities, coupled with Stakeholder Engagement skills.

He has been responsible for the direction and project management of all aspects of community resettlement , ensuring compliance with local regulations, International Standards, NGOs, and best practice. He has been running and supporting different projects in Community Relations, Policy Advocacy and Governance, training for Capacity Building and Needs Assessment strategies for local partners undertaking Social Performance assignments.

Since 2012, he has worked on Social Performance programs, including RAP implementation in mining, power and Oil and Gas with Barrick, East African Crude Oil Pipeline, ERM and Lifezone Metals, whilst supporting the development of other international land acquisition projects in Africa.

Larissa Kelly has over 12 years’ experience in media, communications and marketing. She has worked with brands from a multitude of industry sectors including finance, not-for-profit, retail and resources. She has also been commissioned for a variety of local, State and Federal government projects.

Larissa holds skills and experience in implementing internal and external communications across multi-disciplinary mediums for both traditional and digital marketing to various stakeholders. Her background covers a range of executions from branding, websites, video and graphic design, to social media, digital marketing and events.