Everest Metals Corporation Limited (ASX:EMC)

Mark has extensive experience in mining, earthmoving, and civil engineering construction earthworks.

He served as the Executive Chairman of Allied Gold Mining PLC, responsible for the delivery of the Gold Ridge Project in the Solomon Islands and the Simberi Gold Project in Papua New Guinea. He led the company to London and Toronto Stock Exchange listings and ultimately a $1.2 billion dollar merger with St Barbara in 2012.

He also presided over the Executive Chairmanship/CEO of MRC which owned and operated the world-class Tormin Heavy Minerals sand assets and successfully, under his stewardship, diversified into the battery mineral sector by acquiring some of the highest-grade graphite projects in the world.

In addition, Mark has a proven track record and ability to raise capital via debt or equity from local and international investment jurisdictions.

Rob was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia in December 1999. He commenced work with the national firm, Phillips Fox, in the areas of energy, corporate law, and mining and then moved to Blakiston and Crabb.

Rob has developed an expertise advising both Australian and foreign incorporated entities on dual listings and cross-jurisdiction asset acquisition advice. Rob acted as General Counsel for a Canadian oil and gas exploration and production company with assets in Europe and Africa, overseeing the dual listing on the TSX-V and AIM, the raising of £50 million, and the subsequent takeover of the company by way of a scheme of arrangement.

After practicing in this area for many years, Rob established a small corporate advisory firm during 2005 and was involved with the IPO listings of various mining and oil and gas companies on the ASX as well as many dual-listed companies. Rob has held, and continues to hold, directorships of many publicly listed companies and regularly advises boards on issues of governance and strategy. Rob subsequently worked as a principal for three years at Perth firm Thompson Downey Cooper before founding Dominion Legal in 2016 to provide specialist and entirely client-focused legal services to his clients.

David is a global mining and industrial marketing professional with over 30 years of experience in private and public company operations. He held senior management positions in mining and chemical projects in China, South East Asia, Central Asia, and Australia.

He has been involved in a number of resource and investment companies and recently he was a founder/co-owner of F&M Gold Resources Ltd, which acquired the Bonikro Gold Mine in Côte d'Ivoire from Newcrest Gold Mines and merged with Allied Gold Mines. He led the acquisition and merger teams along with select site operation responsibilities, increased gold production and resources by 30% & 80% respectively while reducing OPEX/Au by 10%.

David holds a Degree in Commerce from the University of Western Australia and an MBA from the University of Michigan.

Kim is the owner and CEO of Xplore Resources, a Brisbane-based exploration and professional services firm focused on working with businesses to develop exploration and mining projects both in Australia and overseas.

Kim has been Chair of the Queensland Exploration Council since 2019, where she is committed to working with the sector in promoting Queensland’s mineral prospectivity across the globe.

In addition, she holds a number of Directorships in the not-for-profit sector which are involved in developing strong community ties through charity work, including being on the Board of Prince Charles Hospital Foundation since 2018.